Leiomyomas release prostaglandins

Margaret Rees, A. C. Turnbull
In: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Medicine · 1985 · vol. 18(1) , pp. 65–68 · doi:10.1016/0262-1746(85)90051-4 · PMID:3858889 · W2060512972
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Leiomyomas were found to release prostaglandins, suggesting a role for these molecules in leiomyoma biology.

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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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prostaglandin prostaglandin prostaglandin keto mycolate prostaglandin

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