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The contribution of SNAT1 to system A amino acid transporter activity in human placental trophoblast
18 Jun 2010
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UNLABELLED: System A-mediated amino acid transport across the placenta is important for the supply of neutral amino acids needed for fetal growth. All three system A subtypes (SNAT1, 2, and 4) are expressed in human placental trophoblast suggesting there is an important biological role for each. Placental system A activity increases as pregnancy progresses, coinciding with increased fetal nutrient demands. We...
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