Expression of uMtCK and BCK in human placenta is highly regulated, and post-transcriptional regulation of uMtCK and BCK expression occurs in the term placenta. The coordinate regulation of uMtCK and BCK in human placenta supports the CP shuttle hypothesis. This analysis demonstrates that human placenta has high energy needs that can change rapidly; thus, a functioning CP shuttle may be important in the maintenance and termination of pregnancy.
Expression of uMtCK and BCK in human placenta is highly regulated, and post-transcriptional regulation of uMtCK and BCK expression occurs in the term placenta. The coordinate regulation of uMtCK and BCK in human placenta supports the CP shuttle hypothesis. This analysis demonstrates that human placenta has high energy needs that can change rapidly; thus, a functioning CP shuttle may be important in the maintenance and termination of pregnancy.
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