title: [Involvement of matrix metalloproteinases in obstetrics: from implantation to delivery].
abstract: Matrix metalloproteinases, which remodel the extracellular matrix, are involved in all physiological and pathophysiological processes. In particular, they contribute to the success of a pregnancy: from embryo implantation in the endometrium to uterine cervical ripening and uterine involution. A misregulation of their expression and/or of their activity is observed in two major diseases in pregnancy such as spontaneous abortion and preeclampsia.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Christiane
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Emonard
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Emonard
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000201:enzymology; D010064:Embryo Implantation; D004717:Endometrium / Q000201:enzymology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020782:Matrix Metalloproteinases / Q000378:metabolism*; D008597:Menstrual Cycle / Q000502:physiology; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000201:enzymology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000201:enzymology*
chemical_list: D020782:Matrix Metalloproteinases