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Review
. 1991 Nov;49(11):345-6.

Transferrin receptor regulation coordinates placental iron uptake with maternal stores

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  • PMID: 1771037
Review

Transferrin receptor regulation coordinates placental iron uptake with maternal stores

No authors listed. Nutr Rev. 1991 Nov.

Abstract

Transferrin receptor expression in the placenta may be regulated by the level of transferrin iron in maternal serum. This control mechanism assures a safe yet sufficient supply of iron to the developing fetus.

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