Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with reduced placental supply of
nutrients to the fetus. Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) mediates the hydrolysis of triglycerides from …

Introduction Recent data suggest that in addition to glucose, fetal growth is related to
maternal triglycerides (TG). To reach the fetus, TG must be hydrolyzed to free fatty acids …

Maternal hypertriglyceridemia is a normal condition in late gestation and is an adaptation to
ensure an adequate nutrient supply to the fetus. Placental lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is …

Among other factors, fetal growth requires maternal supply of cholesterol. Cellular
cholesterol uptake is mainly mediated by the LDL receptor (LDL-R) and the scavenger …

Placental lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is crucial for placental lipid transfer. Impaired LPL gene
expression and activity were reported in pregnancies complicated by gestational diabetes …

Background Preeclampsia (PE) is associated with maternal and neonatal morbidity and
mortality. In PE, the physiological hyperlipidaemia of pregnancy is exaggerated. The …

The fetal demand for FFA increases as gestation proceeds, and LPL represents one
potential mechanism for increasing placental lipid transport. We examined LPL activity and …

Context: Fetal supply of maternally derived fatty acids requires lipase-mediated hydrolysis of
lipoprotein-borne triglycerides and phospholipids at the placental surface. Objective: The …

Small for gestational age (SGA) at birth increases the risk of developing metabolic
syndrome, which encompasses various symptoms including hypertriglyceridemia. The aim …

Objective To analyse lipoprotein lipase (LPL) expression and lipid levels in placenta and
plasma of patients with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and normal pregnancies …