[Metabolism of placental glycogen. Biochemical study in human placenta as a function of the gestationnal age and type of delivery]
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[Metabolism of placental glycogen. Biochemical study in human placenta as a function of the gestationnal age and type of delivery]
Abstract
Glycogen level and biosynthesis as well as catabolic enzymatic activities are higher in immature than in full-term organs. The characteristics of the glycogen phosphorylase activity are different at different stages of gestation, but labour and delivery have no influence upon glycogen metabolism.