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Regulation of maternal metabolism by pituitary and placental hormones: roles in fetal development and metabolic programming.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Freemark, M
Published in: Horm Res
2006

This review outlines the regulation of maternal metabolism by hormones, cytokines and growth factors, highlighting recent studies that implicate disordered somatolactogen signalling in the pathogenesis of perinatal growth failure and the development of the metabolic syndrome.

Duke Scholars

Published In

Horm Res

DOI

ISSN

0301-0163

Publication Date

2006

Volume

65 Suppl 3

Start / End Page

41 / 49

Location

Switzerland

Related Subject Headings

  • Prolactin
  • Pregnancy
  • Placental Lactogen
  • Placental Hormones
  • Pituitary Hormones
  • Humans
  • Growth Hormone
  • Fetal Development
  • Female
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
 
Journal cover image

Published In

Horm Res

DOI

ISSN

0301-0163

Publication Date

2006

Volume

65 Suppl 3

Start / End Page

41 / 49

Location

Switzerland

Related Subject Headings

  • Prolactin
  • Pregnancy
  • Placental Lactogen
  • Placental Hormones
  • Pituitary Hormones
  • Humans
  • Growth Hormone
  • Fetal Development
  • Female
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism