Figure 2

Main pathways represented in the myometrium on the basis of the genes detected in genomic studies. Gene transcripts pertaining to these pathways were either up-regulated (dark grey) or down-regulated (light grey) by a two fold or more factor. White boxes denote insufficiently documented links in context. Comparison between Preterm not in labor and Term not in labor or Term in labor. Pathways are shown with their known links to cytokine, growth factors (GF) and G-protein coupled membrane receptors (GPCR). CAMs, cell adhesion molecules. ECM, extra-cellular matrix).