| Literature DB >> 15861199 |
Mark A Underwood1, William M Gilbert, Michael P Sherman.
Abstract
Amniotic fluid (AF) is a complex substance essential to fetal well-being. This article reviews recent discoveries and the current understanding of the origin and circulation of AF and its nutritive, protective, and diagnostic functions. Future directions for AF research are also discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15861199 DOI: 10.1038/sj.jp.7211290
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Perinatol ISSN: 0743-8346 Impact factor: 2.521