Endocrine Abstracts

Fetuin-B is an inhibitor of basic calcium phosphate, preventing unwanted calcification. The low level of fetuin could be associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and ectopic microcalcifications in soft tissues and the rupture of the membranes leading to preterm delivery. Our aims were i) to examine the alterations of mRNA expression of the fetuin-B in the late pregnant rat uterus, furthermore ii) to investigate the fetuin-B expression in hormonally- and lipopolysac...

Background: It is known that reactive oxygen species (ROS) production is necessary for the signal transduction mechanism of β-adrenergic receptors.Aim: Our aim was to investigate whether antioxidant agent (α)-tocopherol-acid-succinate may reduce the effect of β-mimetic action on β(2)-adrenergic receptor regulated tissues.Methods: Tissue samples were collected from non-pregnant (trachea) and 22-day pregnant (myom...