The expression of genes coding for positive acute‐phase proteins in the reproductive tract of the female rat

FEBS Letters

Thomas, Tim¹  Schreiber, Gerhard¹ 

[1] The Russell Grimwade School of Biochemistry, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia

关键词: Development;    Acid glycoprotein;    α1-;    Ceruloplasmin;    Macroglobulin;    α2-;    Transferrin;    Copper metabolism;    (Decidua;    Uterus);   

DOI  :  10.1016/0014-5793(89)80166-8

学科分类：生物化学/生物物理

来源: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

【 摘 要 】

High levels of ceruloplasmin mRNA were measured in the uterus of both pregnant and non-pregnant rats. No mRNA for α₂-macroglobulin and α₁-acid glycoprotein could be detected in the uterus in contrast to the high levels of those two mRNAs found in the decidua in the mid-gestation period. Synthesis of plasma proteins with a protective function in the decidua or uterus may be important in maintaining homeostasis at different stages of reproduction. In addition, ceruloplasmin synthesis by the uterus may be part of a system transporting copper to the fetus.

【 授权许可】

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