Urocortin 2 and urocortin 3 are expressed by the human placenta, deciduas, and fetal membranes
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The expression and localization in gestational tissues and their effect on placental adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) secretion is evaluated. Conclusion reveals that gestational tissues differentially express urocortin 2 (UCN2) and urocortin 3 (UCN3) and, despite their homology to corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), they did not stimulate placental ACTH secretion.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2006
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Low-dose folic acid supplementation reduces plasma levels of the cardiovascular risk factor homocysteine in postmenopausal women
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Folic acid can lower homocysteine levels in women, according to a study of 36 women. Women with the highest homocysteine levels had the greatest reductions. Elevated levels of homocysteine in the blood are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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Randomized control study of the effects of raloxifene on serum lipids and homocysteine in older women
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The drug raloxifene appears to lower blood levels of cholesterol and homocysteine in older women. This in turn would lower their risk of heart disease. Raloxifene is used as an alternative to estrogen replacement therapy.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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