Effect of Thrombin on Human Amnion Mesenchymal Cells, Mouse Fetal Membranes, and Preterm Birth

Thrombin weakens the amnion extracellular matrix (ECM) directly rather than through protease activated receptors

(2013) M. Puthiyachirakkal et al.   PLACENTA

Fetal Fibronectin Signaling Induces Matrix Metalloproteases and Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in Amnion Cells and Preterm Birth in Mice

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The effects of thrombin and cytokines upon the biomechanics and remodeling of isolated amnion membrane, in vitro☆

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Alpha-lipoic acid inhibits thrombin-induced fetal membrane weakening in vitro

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Changes in amniotic fluid concentration of thrombin–antithrombin III complexes in patients with preterm labor: Evidence of an increased thrombin generation

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Failure of Pelvic Organ Support in Mice Deficient In Fibulin-3

(2008) David D. Rahn et al.   AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY

Epidemiology and causes of preterm birth

(2008) Robert L Goldenberg et al.   LANCET

Regulation of Elastolytic Proteases in the Mouse Vagina During Pregnancy, Parturition, and Puerperium1

(2007) Cecilia K. Wieslander et al.   BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION