The Potential Role of Leptin in the Regulation of Maternal Weight during Pregnancy and Its Impact on Neonate Weight and Apgar

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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Main Authors: Daniela G. M. Fonseca, Maria-Carmen N. Souza-Carmo, Raquel N. Ruas, Solange S. Pereira, Lílian Goncalves Teixeira, e Jacqueline I. Alvarez-Leite
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-03-01
Series:Obesities
Subjects:
leptin
pregnancy
obesity
placenta
newborn
inflammation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4168/4/1/3

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