Study of the connective tissue of human fetal membranes.
No significant difference in collagen content per unit surface area was found for 3 different areas of the fetal membranes in relation to the rupture site. Electron microscopy examination revealed that tissue nearer the rupture site contained fewer collagen fibres than did the other 2 sites studied. It is suggested that collagen has been dissolved at the rupture site.
D003094:Collagen / Q000032:analysis*; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000032:analysis*; D005321:Extraembryonic Membranes / Q000032:analysis* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans
D003094:Collagen