The Oxytocin-Oxytocin Receptor System and Its Antagonists as Tocolytic Agents [PDF]
International Journal of Endocrinology, 2011 Oxytocin, a hormone involved in numerous physiologic processes, plays a central role in the mechanisms of parturition and lactation. It acts through its receptor, which belongs to the G-protein-coupled receptor superfamily, while Gq/phospholipase C (PLC)/
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Tocolytic Therapy Inhibiting Preterm Birth in High-Risk Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Children, 2023 This systematic review aimed to identify the benefits and possible harms of tocolytic therapy for preterm labour management in the context of pregnant women with extremely preterm birth, multiple gestations, or growth-restricted foetuses. A comprehensive
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Tocolytic effect of the monoterpenic phenol isomer, carvacrol, on the pregnant rat uterus
Chinese Journal of Physiology, 2020 Despite the wide application of carvacrol (CAR) in different biological and medical areas, there is still insufficient electrophysiological data on the mechanisms of action of CAR, particularly in the pregnant uterine function.
Victor Manuel Munoz-Perez +4 more
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In vitro study of the tocolytic effect of oroxylin A from
Journal of Biomedical Science, 2009 Scutellariae Radix is one of the well-known tocolytic Chinese herbs. Oroxylin A is isolated from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis. The main syndrome of preterm birth is caused by uterus contractions from excitatory factors. Administration of tocolytic
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Lemongrass Alleviates Primary Dysmenorrhea Symptoms by Reducing Oxidative Stress and Inflammation and Relaxing the Uterine Muscles [PDF]
AntioxidantsPrimary dysmenorrhea (PD) is characterized by lower abdominal spasms and painful cramps during menstruation in females with a normal pelvic anatomy. Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf, commonly known as lemongrass, is consumed in the form of herbal tea ...
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Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and ResearchBackground: Preterm labor is the primary challenge in prenatal health care, leading to a high rate of mortality. As a result, in pregnant women with preterm labor, we use nitroglycerine transdermally as a tocolytic agent. The main objective of this study
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BRONCHODILATOR AND TOCOLYTIC FEATURES OF β2-ADRENOCEPTOR AGONISTS
Разработка и регистрация лекарственных средств, 2019 The issues (aspects) of bronchodilator and tocolytic actions of β₂-adrenoceptor agonists are reviewed. The data on short-acting and new long-acting β₂-agonists are presented.
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A historical narrative review through the field of tocolysis in threatened preterm birth [PDF]
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: XPreterm birth presents a significant challenge in clinical obstetrics, requiring effective strategies to reduce associated mortality and morbidity risks.
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Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2014 Background: This study aimed to evaluate the relation between C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin (IL) 6 and 8 with the response to tocolytic therapy.
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Effect of ADRB gene polymorphism on the efficacy and safety of tocolytic therapy with β2-adrenergic agonists in preterm birth [PDF]
РМЖ. Мать и дитя, 2020 G.F. Proklova1, R.A. Chilova1, E.A. Sokova2, R.E. Kazakov2, E.V. Zhukova1, K.O. Akopov3, N.S. Trifonova1 1I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russian Federation 2Scientific Centre for Expert ...
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