Inhibin gene expression in the human corpus luteum.
We report inhibin alpha- and beta A-subunit gene expression in the human corpus luteum and placenta using human alpha-subunit and bovine beta A-subunit nucleic acid probes. In addition, we have demonstrated the presence of immunoreactive and bioactive inhibin in human corpora lutea. Our findings suggest that this tissue is a significant source of inhibin during the luteal phase of the normal human menstrual cycle.
Medical Research Centre, Prince Henry's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
S R
SR
Davis
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Z
Krozowski
R I
RI
McLachlan
H G
HG
Burger
D003338:Corpus Luteum / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007265:Inhibins / Q000235:genetics*; D010920:Placenta / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy
D007265:Inhibins