Relaxin and beta-estradiol modulate targeted matrix degradation in specific synovial joint fibrocart...
Relaxin and beta-estradiol modulate targeted matrix degradation in specific synovial joint fibrocartilages: progesterone prevents matrix loss
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Publisher
England: National Library of Medicine - MEDLINE Abstracts
Journal title
Language
English
Formats
Publication information
Publisher
England: National Library of Medicine - MEDLINE Abstracts
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Relaxin, a 6-kDa polypeptide hormone, is a potent mediator of matrix turnover and contributes to the loss of collagen and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) from reproductive tissues, including the fibrocartilaginous pubic symphysis of several species. This effect is often potentiated by beta-estradiol. We postulated that relaxin and beta-estradiol might si...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Relaxin and beta-estradiol modulate targeted matrix degradation in specific synovial joint fibrocartilages: progesterone prevents matrix loss
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Record Identifier
TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_1779373
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_1779373
Other Identifiers
ISSN
1478-6354
E-ISSN
1478-6362,1478-6354
DOI
10.1186/ar1978
