The biphasic nature of protein metabolism during pregnancy in the rat | British Journal of Nutrition | Cambridge Core (original) (raw)
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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.
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Copyright © The Nutrition Society 1976
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