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Transplacental Nutrient Transport Mechanisms of Intrauterine Growth Restriction in Rodent Models and Humans
27 Nov 2017
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Although the causes of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) have been intensively investigated, important information is still lacking about the role of the placenta as a link from adverse maternal environment to adverse pregnancy outcomes of IUGR and preterm birth. IUGR is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological diseases later in life. Determination of the most...
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