Study type: In vivo/preclinical · Status: Verified against declared source

Effect of partial hysterectomy on the neurons of the paracervical ganglion (PCG) of the pig.

PloS one · 2021

Study scale: Autonomic neurons innervating uterine horn is probably the only nerve cell population capable of periodical physiological degeneration and regeneration.

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Plain-language verified summary

Question

The main goal of the study was to create an experimental system that would allow to study the plasticity of neurons innervating the uterus.

Methods

Particularly significant changes in the uterine innervation were observed during the pregnancy.

Scale or participants

Autonomic neurons innervating uterine horn is probably the only nerve cell population capable of periodical physiological degeneration and regeneration.

Key findings

Particularly significant changes in the uterine innervation were observed during the pregnancy.

Limitations and uncertainty

The main goal of the study was to create an experimental system that would allow to study the plasticity of neurons innervating the uterus.

Verified against declared source. Verification is limited to the declared source and review scope. It does not mean independent replication or establish efficacy, safety, or suitability.