Paediatrics Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2008
Journal
The Journal of endocrinology
Volume
198
Issue
1
First Page
91
Last Page
99
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1677/JOE-07-0481
Abstract
Ovine GH (oGH) is synthesized in placental tissue during maximal placental growth and development. Our objectives were to localize oGH mRNA in the placenta, and study the impact of exogenous GH on twin pregnancies during the normal window (35-55 days of gestational age; dGA) of placental expression. In situ hybridization localized oGH mRNA in uterine luminal epithelium but not in tissues of fetal origin. While maternal GH and IGF-I concentrations were increased (P
