Differential transferrin expression in placentae from normal and abnormal pregnancies: a pilot study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The placenta is an important site for iron metabolism in humans. It transfers iron from the mother to the fetus. One of the major iron transport proteins is transferrin, which is a blood plasma protein crucial for iron uptake. Its lo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-07-01
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| Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
| Online Access: | http://www.rbej.com/content/6/1/27 |