Cord Serum Calcitriol Inversely Correlates with Maternal Blood Pressure in Urinary Tract Infection-Affected Pregnancies: Sex-Dependent Immune Implications
Urinary tract infections (UTI) during pregnancy are frequently associated with hypertensive disorders, increasing the risk of perinatal morbidity. Calcitriol, vitamin D<sub>3</sub>’s most active metabolite, has been involved in blood pressure regulation and prevention of UTIs, partially...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/3114 |