New hope for prevention of preterm delivery.

Abstract

This Commentary highlights the article by Sundaram et al that described a novel use of a common organic solvent, N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMA) in preventing inflammation-mediated preterm birth.

• Authors: Drucilla J Roberts
• Journal: The American journal of pathology (Am J Pathol) Vol. 183 Issue 2 Pg. 330-2 (Aug 2013) ISSN: 1525-2191 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 23810739 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Comment)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2013 American Society for Investigative Pathology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Acetamides
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents
• Cytokines
• Endotoxins
• dimethylacetamide

Topics

• Acetamides (pharmacology)
• Animals
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents (pharmacology)
• Cytokines (drug effects)
• Endotoxins (toxicity)
• Female
• Pregnancy
• Premature Birth (prevention & control)