Aging accompanied by several age-related complications, is a multifaceted inevitable
biological progression involving various genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The …

During pregnancy, many diseases are correlated with different adverse outcomes. In turn,
pregnancy affects the body, leading to increased disease susceptibility. This interplay …

We investigated the plasma levels of pesticides components namely polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), dieldrin, dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene (DDE), ethion, malathion, and …

Several reports confirm the deleterious effects of tobacco smoking and exposure to second-
hand smoke (SHS) resulting in changes in the composition of breast milk. The aim of our …

Background Fetal cell-derived exosomes (extracellular vesicles, 40–160 nm) are
communication channels that can signal parturition by inducing inflammatory changes in …

Imbalance or deficiencies of essential metals can lead to oxidative stress, that can damage
mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) molecule. Knowledge on effects of exposure to essential metals …

Dysregulated maternal fatty acid metabolism increases the risk of congenital heart disease
(CHD) in offspring with an unknown mechanism, and the effect of folic acid fortification in …

Objectives The aetiology of gastroschisis is considered multifactorial. We conducted a
systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether the use of medications during …

Objective. In pregnancy, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress is important.
Administration of melatonin during pregnancy can improve reproductive performance by …

Pregnancy represents a physiological state characterized by increased metabolic demands
and heightened oxidative stress, posing potential risks to both maternal health and fetal …