Psychological Stress-Derived Prolactin Modulates Occludin Expression in Vaginal Epithelial Cells to Compromise Barrier Function | Zendy

Xueyan Li | Zendy; Xiaowei Liu | Zendy; Yu Song | Zendy

Open Access

Psychological Stress-Derived Prolactin Modulates Occludin Expression in Vaginal Epithelial Cells to Compromise Barrier Function

Author(s) -

Xueyan Li,

Xiaowei Liu,

Yu Song

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

cellular physiology and biochemistry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.486

H-Index - 87

eISSN - 1421-9778

pISSN - 1015-8987

DOI - 10.1159/000430341

Subject(s) - occludin , tight junction , barrier function , chromatin immunoprecipitation , prolactin , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , blot , western blot , endocrinology , medicine , chemistry , gene expression , hormone , biochemistry , promoter , gene

The causative factors of the vaginitis are not fully understood yet. Epithelial barrier dysfunction plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of vaginitis. This study aims to investigate the role of prolactin (PRL) in the causing the vaginal epithelial barrier dysfunction.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research