Leiomyomas release prostaglandins
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Leiomyomas were found to release prostaglandins, suggesting a role for these molecules in leiomyoma biology.
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Abstract
Prostaglandin release by leiomyomas obtained throughout the menstrual cycle was examined using a superfusion technique. The principal prostaglandin produced was 6-keto-PGF1 alpha, with PGF2 alpha and PGE2 in lesser amounts. No cyclical changes in prostaglandin release was detected.
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Cites (4)
- Dating the Endometrial Biopsy 1950
- Levels of prostaglandins F-2alpha and E-2 in human endometrium during the menstrual cycle 1975
- Endometrial and myometrial prostaglandin release during the menstrual cycle in relation to menstrual blood loss 1984
- Prostaglandin content of human endometrium 1975
Cited by (4)
- Gestrinone in the treatment of menorrhagia 1990
- The measurement of phospholipase A2 activity in human myometrium: physiological and pathological implications 1988
- Prostaglandin production by human myometrium, uterine cervix and leiomyoma 1987
- Prostacyclin and thromboxane synthesis by endometrial cancer and leiomyomas 1990
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Cited by (4)
- Gestrinone in the treatment of menorrhagia 1990
- Prostacyclin and thromboxane synthesis by endometrial cancer and leiomyomas 1990
- The measurement of phospholipase A2 activity in human myometrium: physiological and pathological implications 1988
- Prostaglandin production by human myometrium, uterine cervix and leiomyoma 1987
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chemicals 5
prostaglandin
prostaglandin
prostaglandin
keto mycolate
prostaglandin
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