European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 146, Issue 2 , Pages 169-173 , October 2009

Amniotic fluid urocortin, CRF, oestriol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and cortisol concentrations at mid-trimester: putative relationship with preterm delivery

Received 11 February 2009 ,Revised 21 May 2009 ,Accepted 22 June 2009.

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PII: S0301-2115(09)00427-8

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2009.06.024

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 146, Issue 2 , Pages 169-173 , October 2009

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