Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a family of zinc-dependent extracellular matrix (ECM)
remodeling endopeptidases that have the capacity to degrade almost every component of …

Preterm prelabor rupture of the membranes (pPROM) remains a significant obstetric
problem that affects 3–4% of all pregnancies and precedes 40–50% of all preterm births …

Mid-trimester preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), defined as rupture of fetal
membranes prior to 28 weeks of gestation, complicates approximately 0.4%–0.7% of all …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an enigmatic polymicrobial condition characterized by a
depletion of health-associated Lactobacillus and an overgrowth of anaerobes. Importantly …

Preterm birth remains the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity, largely as a
result of a poor understanding of the precise mechanisms controlling labour onset in …

Review of mechanisms of uterine leukocyte infiltration and the potential roles of each
subpopulation of leukocytes in relation to pregnancy and parturition. No other organ in the …

Preeclampsia is a severe pregnancy complication globally, characterized by poor
placentation triggering vascular dysfunction. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) exhibit …

Preterm premature rupture of membranes is one of the causes of premature birth and
perinatal deaths, particularly in develo** countries due to poor access and availability of …

Rupture of the fetal membranes (FM) is precipitated by stretch forces acting upon
biochemically mediated, pre-weakened tissue. Term FM develop a para-cervical weak zone …

Preterm birth (PTB) remains the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Despite 50
years of research, therapeutic options are limited and many lack clear efficacy. Tocolytic …