Aquaporins and the regulation of amniotic fluid circulation

Czech version

Authors: P. Škapinec; M. Kacerovský
Authors‘ workplace: Lékařská fakulta Hradec Králové, Univerzita Karlova, Praha, Porodnická a gynekologická klinika FN, Hradec Králové, přednosta doc. MUDr. J. Tošner, CSc.
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2010; 75(2): 84-87

Overview

Objective:
The purpose of this study was to focuse on aquaporins and their role in the regulation of amniotic fluid circulation.

Design:
Review.

Setting:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Faculty Charles University Hradec Kralove.

Methods:
The summary about aquaporins which were first described as channels increased permeability of lipid membranes to water in response to osmotic and/or hydrostatic gradients.

Conclusion:
The present review summarizes the results of clinical and experimental research on aquaporins and the regulation of amniotic fluid circulation.

Key words:
aquaporin, amniotic fluid, fetal membrane.

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