We measured bound and free leptin levels in preeclamptic and matched normal pregnant
and never-pregnant women to determine whether the free component of leptin is increased …

ABSTRACT Background and Objective: Leptin is produced by the human placenta besides
adipose tissue and is suggested to be related to fetal growth. In order to find out whether …

Leptin is a 16-kDa polypeptide, encoded in humans by the LEP gene. This protein is
probably involved in the regulation of ovarian function, oocyte maturation and embryo …

Objective: To assess the correlation of fetal and maternal plasma leptin concentrations
during the second half of uncomplicated, euploid pregnancies and to compare these values …

We aimed to evaluate the role of the soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R), the major leptin-
binding protein in blood, for the regulation of growth and development of neonates …

Leptin regulates maternal metabolism and fetal growth by reducing food intake and
increasing energy expenditure, particularly during the third trimester. In this study, we …

Background. The hormone leptin, produced in the adipose tissue, is involved in the
regulation of body weight. The release of the hormone is increased in obese adults and …

Aims: To investigate the relationship between fetal weight and leptin levels in maternal
serum, amniotic fluid and umbilical cord. Methods: Forty pregnant women presenting for …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to detect the presence of leptin and its receptor in
ovine fetal tissues and to examine the relationship between circulating leptin concentrations …

Objective. The aim of this study was to estimate the levels of leptin in the amnion, chorion
laeve, and placenta and to examine for any differences in leptin levels in these tissues from …