Placental Origin of Prostaglandin F2α in the Domestic Cat

• Main Authors: Marta J. Siemieniuch (Author), Ewelina Jursza (Author), Anna Z. Szóstek (Author), Lina Zschockelt (Author), Alois Boos (Author), Mariusz P. Kowalewski (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In the present study, the question was addressed whether the feline placenta can synthesize prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α). The PGFS protein was elevated, particularly at 2.5-3 weeks of pregnancy compared to 7-8 (P<0.05) and 8.5-9 weeks (P<0.001). Transcripts for PGFS were significantly upregulated...