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Effects of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) polymorphism on toxic metal and trace element levels in placental tissues.
The Science of the total environment - 1 Nov 2011
Kayaaltı Zeliha, Tekin Deniz, Aliyev Vugar, Yalçın Serap, Kurtay Gülay, Söylemezoğlu Tülin
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The placenta is a crucial organ of fetal origin that functions in providing nutrients to the fetus from the mother. During pregnancy, the need for essential micronutrients, such as Fe and Zn, increases due to the requirements of the growing fetus. Maternal Fe deficiency induces an increase in Cu...
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