PZ-PEPTIDASE ACTIVITY IN THE PREGNANT AND NON-PREGNANT HUMAN CERVIX

  1. C. J. Hutchins Lecturer ,
  2. E. N. Parkin Research Technician

Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1981.tb00960.x

Issue

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 88, Issue 2, pages 150–152, February 1981

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Hutchins, C. J. and Parkin, E. N. (1981), PZ-PEPTIDASE ACTIVITY IN THE PREGNANT AND NON-PREGNANT HUMAN CERVIX. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 88: 150–152. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1981.tb00960.x

Author Information

  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Leicester School of Medicine Clinical Sciences Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester LE2 7LX

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
  3. Received December 12, 1979/Accepted August 4, 1980

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PZ-peptidase activity was determined in homogenates of cervical tissue from non-pregnant women, women in late pregnancy and women immediately after delivery. There was a significant increase in activity in late pregnancy and a further increase in post-delivery specimens when compared with non-pregnant tissue. A possible link between rising prostaglandin levels and cervical softening is suggested.

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