L-arginine Increases Placental Vascular Development and Improves Birth Outcomes (IMAGE)

University Health Network

L-arginine Increases Placental Vascular Development and Improves Birth Outcomes

Caption

The image shows CT images of blood vessel formation in the placentas of malaria-infected mice who receive either non-treated water (top image) or L-arginine supplemented drinking water (bottom inage). L-arginine supplementation increases the number of small vessels (those coloured in red) in placentas from malaria-infected litters, improving blood vessel development, blood flow and healthy birth outcomes.

Credit

Courtesy of Chloe R. McDonald, Lindsay S. Cahill, Lisa M. Gazdzinski, John G. Sled and Kevin C. Kain.

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.