Placental Amino Acids Transport in Intrauterine Growth Restriction
The placenta represents a key organ for fetal growth as it acts as an interface between mother and fetus, regulating the fetal-maternal exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste products. During pregnancy, amino acids represent one of the major nutrients for fetal life, and both maternal and fetal con...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Pregnancy |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/972562 |