Synthesis and release of fatty acids by human trophoblast cells in culture

In order to determine whether placental cells can synthesize and release fatty acids, trophoblast cells from term human placentas were established in monolayer culture. The cells continued to secrete placental lactogen and progesterone and maintained specific activities of critical enzymes of triacy...

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Main Authors: R A Coleman, E B Haynes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1987-11-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520385977