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Full-Length Adiponectin Attenuates Insulin Signaling and Inhibits Insulin-Stimulated Amino Acid Transport in Human Primary Trophoblast Cells
11 Feb 2010
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OBJECTIVE: Maternal adiponectin levels are reduced and placental nutrient transporters are upregulated in obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus; however, the effects of adiponectin on placental function are unknown. We hypothesized that adiponectin regulates placental amino acid transport. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: Human primary trophoblast cells were cultured and incubated with globular adiponectin (gAd)...
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