The mechanisms controlling intrauterine growth are not yet fully understood The presence of markedly high concentration of adipocytokines, in particular leptin and adiponectin, in cord blood ...

This may reflect the fact that fetal growth is controlled by actions of insulin and IGFs, which are regulated by adiponectin acting as an insulin sensitizer (9,10).

"Fetal over nutrition may facilitate fetal growth and fat accretion, ... Higher levels of cord-blood leptin and adiponectin at birth were associated with greater fat in the child at ages 9 and ...

In addition, altering dietary intake of LA between 1% and 8% of total energy showed varying effects on adiponectin and leptin in pregnant mice, suggesting a complex interaction that needs further ...

The rising mortality due to slow fetal growth and malnutrition is concerning,” a study author said in an email to The ...

ATLANTA (Feb. 4, 2016)--In a study to be presented on Feb. 5 in the oral session at 1:15 p.m. EST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in Atlanta ...

Impact of high fructose on health of offspring Date: February 4, 2016 Source: Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Summary: New findings show the effects of antenatal exposure to a high fructose ...

An observational study challenges a large body of evidence suggesting that higher levels of the cytokine are cardioprotective. (Cavusoglu E et al. Eur Heart J 2006; 27:2300-2309.) ...

(Reuters Health) - Pollutants that persist for decades in the environment may affect fetal growth, a U.S. study suggests. Even when women had low blood levels of these pollutants, which include ...