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Prostaglandin biosynthesis inhibition by indomethacin blocks estrogen-induced uterine hyperemia, but does not block estrogen-induced uterine eosinophilia and edema.
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Soto-Feine, N., Petersen, V. & Tchernitchin, A.N. Are prostaglandins involved in early estrogen action. Experientia 37, 1351–1352 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01948406
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