Fibronectin structure and composition regulate contextual cell signaling. Recent advances
have been made in understanding fibronectin and its role in tissue organization and repair …

The signals and mechanisms that synchronize the timing of human parturition remain a
mystery and a better understanding of these processes is essential to avert adverse …

Preterm birth (PTB) is defined as delivery before 37 weeks of gestation. Globally, 15 million
infants are born prematurely, putting these children at an increased risk of mortality and …

Preterm birth affects approximately 1 out of every 10 births in the United States, leading to
high rates of mortality and long-term negative health consequences. To investigate the …

Every year, 15 million pregnancies end prematurely, resulting in more than 1 million infant
deaths and long‐term health consequences for many children. The physiological processes …

Fibronectin is a critical component of the extracellular matrix and alterations to its structure
will influence cellular behavior. Matrix fibronectin is subjected to both mechanical and …

Multiple previous reports have provided compelling support for the premise that
spontaneous parturition is mediated by activation of inflammation-related signaling …

The idea that cellular stress (including that precipitated by stretch), plays a significant role in
the mechanisms initiating parturition, has gained considerable traction over the last decade …

Toll‐like receptors (TLRs) represent one of the bridges that regulate the cross‐talk between
the innate and adaptive immune systems. TLRs interact with molecules shared and …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an evolutionarily conserved master system deeply
involved in the central and local control of reproductive functions in both sexes. The tone of …