Diethylstilbestrol inhibits human and rat 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 2
Glucocorticoid hormone might cause intrauterine growth restriction. The glucocorticoid-metabolizing enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 2 (HSD11B2) in the placenta eliminates excess levels of glucocorticoids during pregnancy. The aim of the current study was to define the effects of diethylstilb...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Bioscientifica
2019-07-01
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Series: | Endocrine Connections |
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Online Access: | https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/8/7/EC-19-0288.xml |