Fetal Exposure to Antidiabetic Drugs: The Role of the Placenta

Gestational diabetes, a common medical complication in pregnancy, may lead to severe fetal consequences if left untreated. A major concern with the use of antidiabetic drugs in pregnancy is the potential for placental transfer and fetal toxicity. The presence of endocytic pathways and several ABC...

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Main Author: Pollex, Erika
Other Authors: Koren, Gideon
Language:en_ca
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1807/24857