Uterus

The uterus is a hollow, muscular organ of the female reproductive system responsible for the nurturing and development of the embryo and fetus during pregnancy. It consists of three main layers: the inner endometrium (which undergoes cyclical changes and is the site of embryo implantation), the muscular myometrium (responsible for contractions during labor), and the outer perimetrium. The uterus plays a central role in menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, and parturition. Many drugs and interventions target specific cell types or molecular pathways within the uterus, but "uterus" itself is not a single molecular or druggable target[10][8][6][5]. Key clarification: - The uterus is an organ, not a molecule, receptor, or druggable target. - If you are seeking information on a molecular target within the uterus (e.g., estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, oxytocin receptor), please specify the exact molecule. - Using "uterus" as a target name is incorrect for molecular target databases or structured drug-discovery contexts.

Other names

WombUterine organ