Corticotropin-releasing hormone, its binding protein and receptors in human cervical tissue at preterm and term labor in comparison to non-pregnant state

• Main Authors: Byström Birgitta (Author), Stjernholm-Vladic Ylva (Author), Abelin-Tornblöm Susanne (Author), Bertucci Emma (Author), Calciolari Jacopo (Author), Klimaviciute Aurelija (Author), Petraglia Felice (Author), Ekman-Ordeberg Gunvor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preterm birth is still the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. The level of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) is known to be significantly elevated in the maternal plasma at preterm birth. Although, CRH, CRH-bindin...