Increased Serum Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor in Women with Gestational Diabetes Is Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Background. Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) is demonstrated to be elevated in diabetes patients. However, no reports have emerged in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). This study was undertaken to investigate serum PEDF levels in GDM women and to evaluate PEDF as a bio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Endocrinology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/346938 |