Fetal endocrine axes mRNA expression levels are related to sex and intrauterine position

Abstract Background The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) and -gonadal (HPG) axes are two major pathways that connect the neural and endocrine systems in vertebrates. Factors such as prenatal stress and maternal exposure to exogenous steroids have been shown to affect these pathways during fetal...

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Published in:Biology of Sex Differences
Main Authors: Ariel Yael, Ruth Fishman, Devorah Matas, Tirza Doniger, Yoni Vortman, Lee Koren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-08-01
Subjects:
Cortisol
Glucocorticoids
Hair testing
HPA-axis
HPG-axis
Intrauterine position
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-024-00637-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13293-024-00637-9

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