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Oscillations on the concentrations of cyclic nucleotides occurred during spontaneous rhythmic contractions in rat uterus. The levels of cyclic GMP and cyclic AMP were highest at the beginning of the contraction respectively the relaxation.
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Johansson, S., Andersson, R.G.G. Variations of cyclic nucleotide monophosphate levels during spontaneous uterine contractions. Experientia 31, 1314–1315 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01945800
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