Alterations in placental 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11βHSD) activities and fetal cortisol: cortisone ratios induced by nutritional restriction prior to conception and at defined stages of gestation in ewes.
Autor: | McMullen, S., Osgerby, J. C., Thurston, L. M., Gadd, T. S., Wood, P. J., Wathes, D. C., Michael, A. E. |
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Zdroj: | Reproduction; Jun2004, Vol. 127 Issue 6, p717-725, 9p, 2 Charts, 3 Graphs |
Abstrakt: | Investigates the effect of nutritional restriction of ewes on placental 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activities and fetal plasma cortisol. Stages of gestation; Range of potential target cells; Rates of cortisol oxidation. |
Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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