Inflammation promotes a cytokine response and disrupts the cervical epithelial barrier: a possible mechanism of premature cervical remodeling and preterm birth

May 23, 2017 by in GYNECOLOGY Comments Off on Inflammation promotes a cytokine response and disrupts the cervical epithelial barrier: a possible mechanism of premature cervical remodeling and preterm birth

Objective An inflammatory challenge disrupts the cervical epithelial barrier and promotes cervical remodeling. Study Design Immortalized ectocervical and endocervical cells were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS), and interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, and…

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