Blood-placenta barrier

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001392",
  "term": "Blood-placenta barrier",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A biological interface between the maternal and fetal circulatory systems within the placenta. This barrier regulates the exchange of nutrients, gases, and waste products while restricting the passage of harmful substances and some maternal immune cells. It is composed of several layers, including syncytiotrophoblasts and fetal endothelial cells.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immunoglobulin G"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1135 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/blood-placenta-barrier/"
}