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Effective diminution of aminotic prostaglandin production by selective inhibitors of cyclooxygenase type 2

Authors :
Sadovsky, Yoel
Nelson, D. Michael
Muglia, Louis J.
Gross, Gilad A.
Harris, Katherine C.
Koki, Alane
Masferrer, Jaime L.
Olson, Lisa M.
Source :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Feb, 2000, Vol. 182 Issue 2, p370, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

COX-2 inhibitors may be able to prevent premature labor. These drugs are best known for treating arthritis, but were also found to prevent the increase in prostaglandin levels in uterine tissues from pregnant women in labor.

Details

ISSN :
00029378
Volume :
182
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.60801409