Abstract
The enzymatic activities of fetal membranes and umbilical cord from normal term pregnancies were studied histochemically. One of the most outstanding results was the demonstration of some enzymes related to the steroid metabolism. This fact suggests that these ovular structures are able to participate in the synthesis of fetoplacental hormones. Predominance of the ‘slow-moving’ LDH isoenzymes over the ‘fast-moving’ ones, which could reflect a preponderance of anaerobic metabolism in both fetal annexes, is also demonstrated.
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