Publisher's Synopsis
This volume addresses some of the most significant issues concerning the systems that regulate uterine contractility. The chapters are written by prominent investigators in the field and are filled with recent data and exciting ideas about the basic molecular mechanisms that function to either stimulate or inhibit myometrial cell activity. The book emphasizes electrophysiological studies and the control of calcium levels in myometrial muscle cells. Hormonal, neural, and immune systems are also considered, and pharmacological studies of the uterus are reviewed. Diagrams and illustrations help illustrate key concepts throughout the book.
