Reduced expression of CRH receptor type 1 in upper segment human myometrium during labour

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and CRH-related peptide are shown to modulate uterine contractility through two CRH receptor subtype, CRH-R1 and CRH-R2 during pregnancy. Through different signaling pathways, CRH-R1 maintains my...

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Main Authors: Gao Lu, Zhang Lanmei, Cong Binhai, Ni Xin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/43