Metabolic Roles of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP4) in Fetal and Maternal Health and Maintenance of Pregnancy in Women with Obesity: A Review

Abstract excerpt

The global obesity epidemic has seen a dramatic rise, with maternal obesity increasing from 20.9% to a projected 23.3% by 2030. In pregnancy, metabolic dysregulation linked to obesity and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) elevates risks for both mother and child, contributing to complications such as macrosomia, fetal growth restriction (FGR), preterm labor, and higher cesarean rates. Central to these processes...