摘要
尿皮素是新近发现的促肾上腺皮质激素释放激素肽类家族的一员 ,人类胎盘及其他妊娠附属物均可合成 ,具有扩张胎盘局部血管和增强子宫收缩力等作用。其在妊娠和分娩中起着重要作用 。
Urocortin, a novel peptide of corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) family, is produced by human placenta and gestation-related tissues. It dialates local vessels in placenta and increases uterine contraction. Urocortin maybe play important roles in pregnancy and labour. The level of maternal serum urocortin in gestation has a close association with some gestational diseases.
出处
《国外医学(妇幼保健分册)》
2004年第2期92-93,U006,共3页
Foreign Medical Sciences (Section of Maternal and Child Health)