Cheng LK

No ORCID on file · 5 papers in corpus · active 2022-2026

Study types

  • other 1

Condition tags

  • endometriosis 1
2026
Experimental physiology ·doi:10.1113/ep092704

After reaching sexual maturity, uterine function is driven by cyclical variations in hormone levels. The electrical and mechanical activity in the uterus varies during the menstrual cycle, contributing to essential functions such as sperm t…

2025
Journal of the Royal Society, Interface ·doi:10.1098/rsif.2024.0638

Healthy uterine function requires coordinated and spatially organized contractions over the menstrual cycle (oestrus in animals) and at term in pregnancy. The underlying mechanisms triggering and coordinating uterine contractions, without a…

other 2025
Journal of anatomy ·doi:10.1111/joa.14131

Contractions of the uterus play an important role in menstruation and fertility, and contractile dysfunction can lead to chronic diseases such as endometriosis. However, the structure and function of the uterus are difficult to interrogate …

2024
Scientific reports ·doi:10.1038/s41598-024-57734-3

The uterus exhibits intermittent electrophysiological activity in vivo. Although most active during labor, the non-pregnant uterus can exhibit activity of comparable magnitude to the early stages of labor. In this study, two types of flexib…

2022
Frontiers in physiology ·doi:10.3389/fphys.2022.1017649

The uterus provides protection and nourishment (via its blood supply) to a developing fetus, and contracts to deliver the baby at an appropriate time, thereby having a critical contribution to the life of every human. However, despite this …