Adiponectin Levels Are Reduced While Markers of Systemic Inflammation and Aortic Remodelling Are Increased in Intrauterine Growth Restricted Mother-Child Couple

Aim of the Study. To investigate the relationships between the adipocytokine levels, markers of inflammation, and vascular remodelling in pregnancies complicated by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Materials and Methods. This was a retrospective study. One hundred and forty pregnant patients...

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Main Authors: Silvia Visentin, Annunziata Lapolla, Ambrogio Pietro Londero, Chiara Cosma, Mariagrazia Dalfrà, Martina Camerin, Diego Faggian, Mario Plebani, Erich Cosmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/401595