Normal placental function is essential for optimal fetal growth. Transport of glucose from
mother to fetus is critical for fetal nutrient demands and can be stored in the placenta as
glycogen. However, the function of this glycogen deposition remains a matter of debate: It
could be a source of fuel for the placenta itself or a storage reservoir for later use by the fetus
in times of need. While the significance of placental glycogen remains elusive, mounting
evidence indicates that altered glycogen metabolism and/or deposition accompanies many …