One-carbon-derived bioactive peptides improve reproductive performance via regulating placental nutrient transport and offspring glycolipid metabolism

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One-carbon-derived bioactive peptides improve reproductive performance via regulating placental nutrient transport and offspring glycolipid metabolism

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