1. ELECTRICAL FIELD STIMULATION OF THE RENIN ANGIOTENSIN ALDOSTERONE SYSTEM ON UTERINE SMOOTH MUSCLE.
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Liviu, Stafie, Maria, Gavrilescu Cristina, Tudor, Cojocaru, Mihaela, Panzariu Giulia, Cristina, Oprisa, Catalin, Pohaci Antonesei, Norin, Forna, and Mihaela, Barbu Roxana
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BIOTECHNOLOGY ,MYOSIN light chain kinase ,RENIN-angiotensin system ,ANGIOTENSIN-receptor blockers ,PEPTIDE hormones ,SMOOTH muscle contraction ,UTERINE contraction ,ANGIOTENSIN receptors ,PRECOCIOUS puberty - Abstract
The article explores the effects of the renin-angiotensin system on utero-tubal motility. It found that angiotensin II induces contractions in uterine smooth muscle and can enhance electrically stimulated contractions. The authors suggest that using converting enzyme inhibitors during pregnancy for hypertension may not affect uterine contractions. However, more research is needed to validate these findings and provide clinical recommendations. The article also discusses the effects of electrical stimulation and pharmacological substances on uterine contractions, as well as the role of angiotensin and oxytocin in this process. It concludes that further research is necessary to fully understand the physiological implications of these findings. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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