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. 2006 Jan 26;572(Pt 1):5–15. doi: 10.1113/jphysiol.2005.104141

Figure 5. Regulation of placental nutrient transfer processes.

Figure 5

Schematic diagram showing the effects of environmental factors in regulating the placental capacity for nutrient transfer. Composite data from sheep and mice. BNC, binucleate cells; GLUT, glucose transporters; 11βHSD2, 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2; oPL, ovine placental lactogen.