Nitric oxide in parturition
2000; Wiley; Volume: 107; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Romeno
10.1111/j.1471-0528.2000.tb13297.x
ISSN1471-0528
AutoresMarie‐Anne Ledingham, Andrew J. Thomson, Ian A. Greer, Jane E. Norman,
Tópico(s)Nitric Oxide and Endothelin Effects
ResumoBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & GynaecologyVolume 107, Issue 5 p. 581-593 Nitric oxide in parturition Marie-Anne Ledingham, Marie-Anne Ledingham Specialist Registrar Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of GlasgowSearch for more papers by this authorAndrew J. Thomson, Andrew J. Thomson Lecturer Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of GlasgowSearch for more papers by this authorIan A. Greer, Ian A. Greer Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of GlasgowSearch for more papers by this authorJane E. Norman, Jane E. Norman Senior Lecturer Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of GlasgowSearch for more papers by this author Marie-Anne Ledingham, Marie-Anne Ledingham Specialist Registrar Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of GlasgowSearch for more papers by this authorAndrew J. Thomson, Andrew J. Thomson Lecturer Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of GlasgowSearch for more papers by this authorIan A. Greer, Ian A. Greer Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of GlasgowSearch for more papers by this authorJane E. Norman, Jane E. Norman Senior Lecturer Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of GlasgowSearch for more papers by this author First published: 12 August 2005 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2000.tb13297.xCitations: 41Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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