Human type 2 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase mRNA and protein distribution in placental villi at mid and term pregnancy

Human type 2 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase mRNA and protein distribution in placental villi at mid and term pregnancy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>During human pregnancy, the placental villi produces high amounts of estradiol. This steroid is secreted by the syncytium, which is directly in contact with maternal blood. Estradiol has to cross placental foetal vessels to reach foe...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Plante Julie, Simard Marc, Drolet Renée, Laberge Philippe, Tremblay Yves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/5/1/30

Internet

http://www.rbej.com/content/5/1/30

Similar Items