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The effects of adipose tissue and adipocytokines in human pregnancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20840256     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
During pregnancy, important changes take place in maternal metabolism because of the growing fetus and placental formation. The increase in insulin resistance during pregnancy is paralleled by the progressive increase of maternal adipose tissue deposition. This review examines the topography of fat mass deposition during pregnancy in relation to factors such as parity and maternal age that might affect this deposition. We also examine adipose tissue markers, such as pregravid weight and weight gain during pregnancy, and their effect on fetal growth and pregnancy outcomes. In addition, this review studies the possible effects of cytokines that are produced by adipose tissue and the placenta on maternal metabolism and its complications. Finally, we also consider the possible role of maternal adipocytokines and fetal adipocytokines on fetal growth.
Authors:
G Valsamakis; S Kumar; G Creatsas; G Mastorakos
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences     Volume:  1205     ISSN:  1749-6632     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci.     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-15     Completed Date:  2010-09-28     Revised Date:  2010-10-19    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7506858     Medline TA:  Ann N Y Acad Sci     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  76-81     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
© 2010 New York Academy of Sciences.
Affiliation:
Endocrine Unit, 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aretaieion University Hospital, Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece. gedvalsamakis@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adipokines / blood,  metabolism,  physiology*
Adipose Tissue / metabolism,  physiology*
Female
Fetal Development / physiology
Humans
Postpartum Period / blood,  physiology
Pregnancy / blood,  metabolism,  physiology*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Adipokines

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