Maternal-fetal transfer of free fatty acids during late gestation in the rat.
The maternal-fetal transfer of free fatty acids during late gestation in the rat has been investigated. The isotopic tracer technique and a mathematical model were used. From the results the conclusion can be drawn that the fetus from day 15 to 19 of pregnancy derives only 10% of the fetal fatty acids from the maternal circulation.
D000818:Animals; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000378:metabolism; D005865:Gestational Age; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D019308:Palmitic Acid; D010169:Palmitic Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D011247:Pregnancy; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains
D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified; D010169:Palmitic Acids; D019308:Palmitic Acid