Differing mechanisms of inhibition of calcium increases in human uterine myocytes by indomethacin and nimesulide
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Indomethacin causes an increase in calcium inside muscle cells that occurs even in the presence of prostaglandin. This shows that indomethacin acts in ways other than by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. Indomethacin is one of the drugs that is used to stop premature labor.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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The mechanism of propagation of intracellular calcium waves in cultured human uterine myocytes
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Calcium in uterine tissue can be released from sarcoplasmic reticulum via the inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptors or the ryanodine receptors or both. Intercellular waves of calcium are involved in uterine contraction.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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Oxytocin-induced desensitization of the oxytocin receptor
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Research has been conducted on oxytocin-induced desensitization of the oxytocin receptor. The authors characterized this desensitization in cultured human myocytes.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2003
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