Regulation of Nutrient Transport across the Placenta

• Main Authors: Susanne Lager (Author), Theresa L. Powell (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abnormal fetal growth, both growth restriction and overgrowth, is associated with perinatal complications and an increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disease later in life. Fetal growth is dependent on nutrient availability, which in turn is related to the capacity of the placenta to trans...