Steroid and Protein Metabolism by the Trophoblast

摘要: We have been concerned with steroid metabolism in the placenta for long enough some questions to settled and others assumed aspect of irksome mysteries which obstruct advance understanding. know how makes steroids a little why; we almost nothing what determines rate at it them. The present investigation began as an attempt elucidate control placental steroidogenesis. It cast very light on that but raises interesting speculations targets toward are directed. Evidence will only be offered respect progesterone. reason believe much same applies estradiol think our observations bear upon generalizations concerning rather than progesterone alone. By way also measured protein, human lactogen (hPL), subjects whom measurements were made.