Expression and regulation of metallothioneins in myometrium and fetal membranes

ConclusionTemporal ‐, labor‐, and infection‐associated increases in MT1 isoforms, MT2A, and MT3 have been observed in fetal membranes and/or myometrium. Furthermore, pro‐inflammatory cytokines and bacterial and viral products increased the expression of MT1 isoforms, MT2A, MT3, and MT4 mRNA expression in fetal membranes and myometrium.

Source: American Journal of Reproductive Immunology - August 28, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Martha Lappas Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research