Effect of Maternal Administration of Selective Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 Inhibitors on Renal Size, Growth Factors, Proteinases, and COX-2 Secretion in the Fetal Rabbit

Background: Selective cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors are currently being considered for management of preterm labor. COX-2 is an important regulator of fetal renal growth and function. Its inhibition may lead to congenital oligonephropathy. Objectives: We investigated whether maternal administrat...

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Veröffentlicht in:Biology of the neonate 2005-01, Vol.87 (4), p.246-253
Hauptverfasser: Hartleroad, Jeffrey Y., Beharry, Kay D., Hausman, Nicole, Stavitsky, Yuri, Asrat, Tamerou, Modanlou, Houchang D.
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