Human endometrium as a neuroendocrine tissue: expression, regulation and biological roles of endometrial corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) and opioid peptides

J Endocrinol Invest. 1997 Mar;20(3):158-67. doi: 10.1007/BF03346896.

Authors

E Zoumakis¹, A N Margioris, A Makrigiannakis, C Stournaras, A Gravanis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pharmacology, Medical School and University Hospital, University of Crete, Iraklion, Greece.

PMID: 9186824
DOI: 10.1007/BF03346896

No abstract available

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / genetics
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / metabolism*
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone / physiology
Endometrium / metabolism*
Endometrium / physiology
Female
Humans
Neurosecretory Systems / metabolism*
Opioid Peptides / genetics
Opioid Peptides / metabolism*
Opioid Peptides / physiology

Substances

Opioid Peptides
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone