Open AccessIs 2-macroglobulin important in female stress urinary incontinence?
Author(s) -
Yan Wen,
Weng Chi Man,
Eric R. Sokol,
Mary Lake Polan,
B.H. Chen
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/dem370
Subject(s) - protease , messenger rna , medicine , endocrinology , immunohistochemistry , macroglobulin , urinary system , biology , andrology , enzyme , biochemistry , gene
Loss of mechanical stability of the urethra and bladder is thought to be important in the development of stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The vaginal wall is the main supporting tissue for pelvic organs and changes in components of supporting tissues are known to be involved in the pathophysiology of SUI.
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