PhysiologyeLifePeer-reviewed
Placental uptake and metabolism of 25(OH)Vitamin D determines its activity within the fetoplacental unit
B. Ashley, C. Simner, A. Manousopoulou…·J. K. Cleal
This study shows the human placenta actively transports and metabolizes 25(OH)D3 into active vitamin D metabolites, influencing fetal development through placental transcriptome and proteome changes.
DOI 10.7554/elife.71094