Vol. 31 (4) 2010 Neuro endocrinology letters

Placental first trimester's measurements in relation to maternal plasma adiponectin, leptin and insulin concentrations.

OBJECTIVE: The dysregulation of adiponectin and leptin is found in insulin resistance. There is evidence that both cytokines and insulin might contribute to the placental development and the fetal growth. The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship of maternal plasma cytokine and insulin concentrations with the placenta.....