Journal article
Premature labour induced by cortisol in the unrestrained pregnant rabbit
Abstract
The relationship between electrical activity (EMG) of the uterus, progesterone levels and gap junctions was studied in pregnant rabbits delivering either prematurely (cortisol-induced) or spontaneously at term. Electrodes were implanted in the myometrium and a catheter was inserted into the jugular vein for continuous infusion of saline or cortisol from gestational age 25 days. A tether and swivel system was used to connect the electrodes and …
Authors
Towell ME; Yeo JE; Younglai EV; Garfield RE
Journal
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, Vol. 44, No. 3, pp. 229–236
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 1992
DOI
10.1016/0028-2243(92)90104-7
ISSN
0301-2115