During pregnancy, iron needs to increase substantially to support fetoplacental development
and maternal adaptation to pregnancy. To meet these iron requirements, both dietary iron …

The placenta is the gatekeeper between the mother and the fetus. Over the first trimester of
pregnancy, the fetus is nourished by uterine gland secretions in a process known as …

Pregnancy entails a large negative balance of iron, an essential micronutrient. During
pregnancy, iron requirements increase substantially to support both maternal red blood cell …

Iron is a vital element in nearly every living organism. During pregnancy, optimal iron
concentration is essential for both maternal health and fetal development. As the barrier …

As the interface between the fetal and maternal circulation, the placenta facilitates both
nutrient and waste exchange for the developing fetus. Iron is essential for healthy …

Transferrin receptor 1 (Tfr1) mediates the endocytosis of diferric transferrin in order to
transport iron, and Tfr1 has been suggested to play an important role in hematopoiesis. To …

A successful pregnancy and the birth of a healthy baby depend to a great extent on the
controlled supply of essential nutrients via the placenta. Iron is essential for mitochondrial …

The human placenta is a highly specialized organ that is responsible for housing, protecting,
and nourishing the fetus across gestation. The placenta is essential as it functions among …

The aim of the study was to investigate relationships between the concentrations of
macroelements (Ca), microelements (Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sn, Sr, V, Zn) and heavy metals …

Iron is an essential mineral that participates in oxygen transport, DNA synthesis and repair,
and as a cofactor for various cellular processes. Iron deficiency is the most common …