Endocrinology of Pregnancy, Vol. 9

Author: Fuller W. Bazer
Published: June 1998
Publisher: Humana Press
ISBN: 0896034623
Hardcover Book
Number of Pages: 576

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Authoritative specialists comprehensively review our current understanding of the key mechanisms associated with the establishment, maintenance, and termination of a successful pregnancy in humans, primates, and subprimate animals. Among the topics treated are the production of growth factors that enhance fetal-placental growth, the 'cross talk' between the maternal and fetal-placental systems, and the signals that lead to parturition, final maturation of the fetus/neonate, and bonding between offspring and mother. The contributions here constitute a solid base of invaluable information for researchers and clinicians who seek a better understanding of normal and abnormal human and animal reproduction.

Table of Contents:

Preface
Contributors
1 Endocrinology of the Transition from Recurring Estrous Cycles to Establishment of Pregnancy in Subprimate Mammals 1
2 Endocrinology of the Transition from Menstrual Cyclicity to Establishment of Pregnancy in Primates 35
3 Role of Cytokines in the Pregnant Uterus of Interstitial Implanting Species 59
4 Role of Growth Factors of Uterine and Fetal-Placental Origin During Pregnancy 83
5 Novel Concepts in Neuroendocrine Regulation of Reproductive Tract Functions 125
6 The Rodent Placental Prolactin Family and Pregnancy 145
7 Expression of Steroid Hormone Receptors in the Pregnant Uterus 177
8 Endocrine Control of Trophoblast-Uterine Epithelial Cell Interactions 199
9 The Influences of Immune Cells on the Success of Pregnancy 229
10 Secretion and Metabolism of Steroids in Subprimate Mammals During Pregnancy 291
11 Secretion and Metabolism of Steroids in Primate Mammals During Pregnancy 319
12 Endocrine Maturation of the Fetus 353
13 Development and Function of the Fetal Endocrine System 387
14 Endocrine Control of Parturition 407
15 Multiple Physiological Effects of Relaxin During Pregnancy 431
16 Placental Lactogen and Growth Hormone: Regulation and Action 461
17 Stromal-Epithelial Cell Communication in the Female Reproductive Tract 491
18 Maternal Cardiovascular and Other Physiologic Responses to the Endocrinology of Pregnancy 507
19 The Endocrinology of Uterine Decidualization 541
20 Endocrine Regulation of Maternal Behavior Postpartum 555
Index 569

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