L-Tryptophan Metabolism in Pregnant Mice Fed a High L-Tryptophan Diet and the Effect on Maternal, Placental, and Fetal Growth

L-Tryptophan Metabolism in Pregnant Mice Fed a High L-Tryptophan Diet and the Effect on Maternal, Placental, and Fetal Growth

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Excess L-tryptophan (L-Trp) in the diet decreases fetal body weight. However, the relationship between L-Trp concentration and its effects on maternal, placental, and fetal growth are not well-understood. We investigated the effects of excess L-Trp intake on maternal, placental, and fetal growth. Fe...

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Main Authors: Ai Tsuji, Chifumi Nakata, Mitsue Sano, Tsutomu Fukuwatari, Katsumi Shibata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Tryptophan Research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4137/IJTR.S12715

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https://doi.org/10.4137/IJTR.S12715

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