Piezo1 activation by stretching of uterine myometrium supports pregnancy and prevents preterm labour

J Physiol. 2023 Feb;601(4):719-721. doi: 10.1113/JP283810. Epub 2022 Nov 5.
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Keywords: PIEZO1; cardiovascular; preterm birth; preterm labour.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Ion Channels
  • Labor, Obstetric* / physiology
  • Myometrium / physiology
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature* / prevention & control
  • Pregnancy
  • Uterine Contraction / physiology
  • Uterus

Substances

  • PIEZO1 protein, human
  • Ion Channels