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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2003-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Lipid Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520327139 |