Uterine and placental 5-HT profile in different gestational period of albino rats.
Indian J Exp Biol
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1989 Jun; 27(6): 505-9
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in English
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| ID: sea-56689
ABSTRACT
Possible role of 5-HT in pregnancy was investigated in albino rats by biological estimation of uterine and placental 5-HT contents in different periods of gestation in normal and drug treated rats. Uterine 5-HT level increased steadily from day-1 of gestation to reach the peak on day-7; thereafter, the level continued to decline throughout the period till day-20 when 5-HT level was lowest. From day-20, a mild secondary rise started and remained persistent even after parturition. The results show that a critical level of 5-HT in early gestational period is necessary for conception. Manipulation of endogenous 5-HT do not influence duration of gestation.
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Main subject:
Placenta
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Rats
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Time Factors
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Uterus
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Female
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Estrus
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy, Animal
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Serotonin
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5-Hydroxytryptophan
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Exp Biol
Year:
1989
Type:
Article
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