The role of beta-endorphin in pregnancy and delivery

This paper deals with beta-endorphin determination in 20 autopsy specimens of human fetal and neonatal pancreas, as well as in the placental tissue specimens of the same fetoplacental units, by means of radioimmunoassay (RIA-Nichols Institute). Peripheral blood samples of 10 healthy non-gravids were...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology 1995, Vol.22 (1), p.43-46
Main Authors: Terzić, M, Sulovic, V, Stimec, B, Plećas, D, Vojdović, L J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
beta-Endorphin - analysis
beta-Endorphin - physiology
Female
Fetus - physiology
Humans
Pancreas - chemistry
Pancreas - embryology
Pregnancy - physiology
Radioimmunoassay
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Summary:This paper deals with beta-endorphin determination in 20 autopsy specimens of human fetal and neonatal pancreas, as well as in the placental tissue specimens of the same fetoplacental units, by means of radioimmunoassay (RIA-Nichols Institute). Peripheral blood samples of 10 healthy non-gravids were taken as controls. Our results present a marked increase of beta-endorphin levels with the progression of gestation, reaching a peak of 3960 pg/g at term. The data obtained indicate that beta-endorphin plays an important role in pregnancy and delivery regulation.
ISSN:0390-6663
2709-0094