title: Transferrin receptor regulation coordinates placental iron uptake with maternal stores.
abstract: Transferrin receptor expression in the placenta may be regulated by the level of transferrin iron in maternal serum. This control mechanism assures a safe yet sufficient supply of iron to the developing fetus.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood*; D010920:Placenta / Q000378:metabolism*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011990:Receptors, Transferrin / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D011990:Receptors, Transferrin; D007501:Iron