Glucocorticoids and fetal programming part 2: mechanisms
Glucocorticoids and fetal programming part 2: mechanisms
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Transporter proteins and enzymes in the placenta and fetus protect the fetus from exposure to high levels of glucocorticoid; however, expression of these factors changes as a function of gestational age
Differences exist in the mechanisms by which synthetic glucocorticoids and endogenous glucocorticoids (that is, cortisol) affect f...
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Glucocorticoids and fetal programming part 2: mechanisms
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_1787134688
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1759-5029
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1759-5037
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10.1038/nrendo.2014.74
