Effect of exogenous dehydroepiandrosterone upon the fetoplacental biosynthesis of estrogens and its effect upon uterine blood flow in the term pregnant ewe.

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Journal Article

The fetoplacental unit of the ewe is capable of increasing the biosynthesis of estrogens following the exogenous administration of DHEA to the fetus. The maximum concentrations of estrogens appeared approximately 30 minutes after the administration of DHEA. Uterine blood flow in the pregnant ewe increased approximately 90 minutes after the maximum concentrations of estrogens were noted. The administration of DHEA to the nonpregnant, ovariectomized ewe did not elicit estrogen biosynthesis or changes in uterine blood flow. Isotope experiments in the pregnant ewe demonstrated the incorporation of DHEA into urinary estradiol.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Pupkin, MJ; Schomberg, DW; Nagey, DA; Crenshaw, C

Published Date

  • January 15, 1975

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 121 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 227 - 232

PubMed ID

  • 123121

Pubmed Central ID

  • 123121

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0002-9378

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/0002-9378(75)90645-6

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States