The Placental Ferroxidase Zyklopen Is Not Essential for Iron Transport to the Fetus in Mice

ConclusionsOur data indicate that Zp is not essential for the efficient transfer of iron to the fetus in mice and is localized predominantly in the maternal decidua. The increase in placental size observed when Zp is knocked out in the entire placenta suggests that this protein may play a role in placental development.
Source: Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research