Fetal membrane inflammatory cytokines: a switching mechanism between the preterm premature rupture of the membranes and preterm labor pathways

J Perinat Med. 2004;32(5):391-9. doi: 10.1515/JPM.2004.134.

Abstract

Inflammatory cytokines are involved in both preterm labor and preterm premature of the membranes pathways; however, the interaction between TNF-alpha and its receptors may dictate the clinical outcome of pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cytokines / metabolism*
  • Extraembryonic Membranes / immunology*
  • Female
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / immunology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha / metabolism*

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha