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Maternal obesity influences expression and DNA methylation of the adiponectin and leptin systems in human third-trimester placenta
7 Feb 2019
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BACKGROUND: It is well established that obesity is associated with dysregulation of the ratio between the two major adipokines leptin and adiponectin. Furthermore, it was recently reported that maternal obesity has a significant impact on placental development. Leptin and adiponectin are present at the fetal-maternal interface and are involved in the development of a functional placenta. However, less is known...
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