In vivo investigation of the placental transfer of 13C-labeled fatty acids in humans

Placental fatty acid transfer in humans in vivo was studied using stable isotopes. Four pregnant women undergoing cesarean section received 4 h before delivery an oral dose of [13C]palmitic acid (37), [13C]oleic acid (OA), [13C]linoleic acid (LA), and [13C]docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Maternal blood...

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Main Authors: Elvira Larqué, Hans Demmelmair, Britta Berger, Uwe Hasbargen, Berthold Koletzko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2003-01-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520327139