Diethylstilbestrol inhibits human and rat 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 2

Glucocorticoid hormone might cause intrauterine growth restriction. The glucocorticoid-metabolizing enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 2 (HSD11B2) in the placenta eliminates excess levels of glucocorticoids during pregnancy. The aim of the current study was to define the effects of diethylstilb...

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Main Authors: Yiyan Wang, Yaoyao Dong, Yinghui Fang, Yao Lv, Qiqi Zhu, Xiaoheng Li, Qingquan Lian, Ren-Shan Ge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2019-07-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
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Online Access:https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/8/7/EC-19-0288.xml