Fetal membrane inflammatory cytokines: A switching mechanism between the preterm premature rupture of the membranes and preterm labor pathways

Ramkumar Menon; Stephen J. Fortunato

doi:10.1515/JPM.2004.134

Fetal membrane inflammatory cytokines: A switching mechanism between the preterm premature rupture of the membranes and preterm labor pathways

Ramkumar Menon, Stephen J. Fortunato

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Abstract

Inflammatory cytokines are involved in both preterm labor and preterm premature of the membranes pathways; however, the interaction between TNF-α and its receptors may dictate the clinical outcome of pregnancy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	391-399
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of perinatal medicine
Volume	32
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1515/JPM.2004.134
State	Published - 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Apoptosis
Cytokines
MMPs
PROM
Prematurity
Preterm labor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Fetal membrane inflammatory cytokines: A switching mechanism between the preterm premature rupture of the membranes and preterm labor pathways

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