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Summary
An attempt is made in this review to summarize new findings that propose the direct involvement of two fetal proteins (i.e, fetuin and α-fetoprotein) in fatty acid transport and delivery to cells. The presence of these proteins at a high plasma concentration in fetal life and the critical need for fatty acids during development strongly support this hypothesis. Tissue and cell specificities involved in the uptake of these fetal proteins and the mechanism of fatty acid delivery awaits further research.
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