Molecular Mechanisms of Maternal Diabetes Effects on Fetal and Neonatal Surfactant

Molecular Mechanisms of Maternal Diabetes Effects on Fetal and Neonatal Surfactant

Respiratory distress is a significant contributor to newborn morbidity and mortality. An association between infants of diabetic mothers (IDMs) and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) has been well recognized for decades. As obesity and diabetes prevalence have increased over the past several decade...

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Main Authors: Hilal Yildiz Atar, John E. Baatz, Rita M. Ryan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
surfactant protein
surfactant lipids
infants of a diabetic mother
respiratory distress syndrome
lung development
hyperglycemia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/4/281

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