Prior to evaluating the nutrient transporter regulation in IUGR/PE, we first screened the mRNA abundance of commonly used reference genes: β2-microglobulin, mitochondrial ribosomal protein L19, ubiquitin (UBQ), and tyrosine 3-monooxygenase/tryptophan 5-monooxygenase activation protein, zeta polypeptide (YWHAZ). The gene discussed is HLA-G; the disease is fetal growth restriction.