The Potential Role of Leptin in the Regulation of Maternal Weight during Pregnancy and Its Impact on Neonate Weight and Apgar
Leptin is secreted by adipose tissue and expressed in several organs, including the placenta. We investigated the influence of leptin in maternal blood on leptin expression and concentration in the placenta and umbilical cord and its influence on fetal weight and conditions at the time of birth. Twe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Obesities |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4168/4/1/3 |