Maternal Supplementation with Antioxidant Vitamins in Sheep Results in Increased Transfer to the Fetus and Improvement of Fetal Antioxidant Status and Development
Twinning and maternal nutritional restriction leads to fetal hypoxia, oxidative stress, and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) in near-term sheep pregnancies. Our aim was to determine the effect of oral supplementation of vitamins C and E in pregnant sheep on maternal and umbilical cord blood co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/3/59 |