Decreased Adiponectin Levels in Early Pregnancy Are Associated with High Risk of Prematurity for African American Women

Decreased Adiponectin Levels in Early Pregnancy Are Associated with High Risk of Prematurity for African American Women

The relationship of low maternal serum adiponectin levels with preterm delivery among a multi-ethnic group has not been extensively investigated. We examined ethnic differences in cytokine/adipokine profiles and whether they contribute to several adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly preterm deli...

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Main Authors: Yelizavet D. Lomakova, Xinhua Chen, T. Peter Stein, Robert A. Steer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
adiponectin
preterm delivery
ethnic difference
cytokine
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/11/3213

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