Elevated levels of N-terminal pro-opiomelanocortin peptides in fetal sheep plasma may contribute to fetal adrenal gland development and the pre-parturient cortisol surge.

Saphier, P W

Elevated levels of N-terminal pro-opiomelanocortin peptides in fetal sheep plasma may contribute to fetal adrenal gland development and the pre-parturient cortisol surge. [electronic resource] - Endocrinology Sep 1993 - 1459-61 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0013-7227

10.1210/endo.133.3.8396021 doi


Adrenal Glands--embryology
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone--blood
Animals
Female
Fetal Blood--metabolism
Gestational Age
Hydrocortisone--blood
Labor, Obstetric--blood
Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormones--blood
Peptide Fragments--blood
Pregnancy
Pro-Opiomelanocortin--blood
Sheep--embryology