Study Uncovers Crucial Role of Prostacyclin in Fetal Membrane Healing (IMAGE)

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Study Uncovers Crucial Role of Prostacyclin in Fetal Membrane Healing

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A new study in The American Journal of Pathology has found that the lipid molecule prostacyclin plays a key role in the repair of fetal membrane rupture, opening avenues for the development of therapeutic strategies to enhance membrane repair and prevent preterm birth.

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The American Journal of Pathology / Takakura et al.

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