title: Current understanding of pharmacologic mechanisms in the prevention of preterm birth.
mesh_terms: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists / Q000494:pharmacology; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000494:pharmacology; D000242:Cyclic AMP / Q000494:pharmacology; D000431:Ethanol / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007700:Kinetics; D008274:Magnesium / Q000494:pharmacology; D008954:Models, Biological; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists / Q000494:pharmacology; D014590:Uterine Contraction / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000318:Adrenergic beta-Agonists; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D011448:Prostaglandin Antagonists; D000431:Ethanol; D000242:Cyclic AMP; D008274:Magnesium