Adiponectin Deficiency Alters Placenta Function but Does Not Affect Fetal Growth in Mice
Adiponectin administration to pregnant mice decreases nutrient transport and fetal growth. An adiponectin deficiency, on the other hand, as seen in obese women during pregnancy, alters fetal growth; however, the mechanism is unclear. To determine the role of adiponectin on placenta function and feta...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/9/4939 |