Open AccessInduction of the “Pregnancy Zone” Protein by Conjugated Oestrogens
Author(s) -
Damber M. G.,
Schoultz B.,
Stigbrand T.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016347609158506
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , conjugated system , gynecology , obstetrics , biology , chemistry , genetics , organic chemistry , polymer
. Treatment with conjugated oestrogens was found to increase significantly the serum concentration of the pregnancy zone protein (PZ) in a group of postmenopausal women. The basic level of PZ before treatment was comparatively high in this group of women and might be related to age and previous pregnancies. Naturally occurring conjugated oestrogens have a similar effect on the induction of PZ as synthetic oestrogens.