| Literature DB >> 1009078 |
Abstract
1. Additional protein given to malnourished rats early in pregnancy was found to increase substantially the weight and cellularity of their foetuses and placentas at term. 2. This observation confirms the hypothesis that protein is stored in early pregnancy for use during the period of rapid foetal growth.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID: 1009078 DOI: 10.1079/bjn19760109
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Nutr ISSN: 0007-1145 Impact factor: 3.718