The existence of opioid receptors in mammalian myometrial tissue is now widely accepted. Previously enkephalin degrading enzymes have been shown to be elevated in pregnant rat uterus and a met-enkephalin analogue has been ...
Background: Ergometrine is a uterotonic agent that is recommended in the prevention and management of post partum hemorrhage. Despite its long-standing use the mechanism by which it acts in humans has never been fully ...
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