Table 2.
Alteration of amino acids transporters in the IUGR human placenta.
| Transport system | MVM | BM |
|---|---|---|
| Taurine | − | = |
| Lysine | = | − |
| Leucine | − | − |
| System A | − | = |
−: decreased; =: unaltered transporter activity; MVM: microvillous membrane; BM: basal membrane (modified from [18]).