Glucocorticoids and Their Receptor Isoforms: Roles in Female Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Foetal Development

Glucocorticoids and Their Receptor Isoforms: Roles in Female Reproduction, Pregnancy, and Foetal Development

Alterations in the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and associated changes in circulating levels of glucocorticoids are integral to an organism’s response to stressful stimuli. Glucocorticoids acting via glucocorticoid receptors (GRs) play a role in fertility, reproduction, placental functi...

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Main Authors: Sreeparna Bhaumik, Jack Lockett, James Cuffe, Vicki L. Clifton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
glucocorticoid receptor
reproduction
pregnancy
stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/8/1104

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