Obesity incidence has been increasing at an alarming rate, especially in women of
reproductive age. It is estimated that 50% of pregnancies occur in overweight or obese …

Potassium channels play important physiological roles in human syncytiotrophoblasts
(hSTBs) from placenta, an epithelium responsible for maternal–fetal exchange. Basal and …

We aimed to evaluate the changes in plasma membrane Ca2+-ATPase (PMCA) and
sarcoendoplasmic reticulum CA2+-ATPase (SERCA-2) according to the antepartal …

Developing cells divide and differentiate, and in many tissues, such as bone, muscle, and
placenta, cells fuse acquiring specialized functions. While it is known that fused-cells are …

El éxito del embarazo se asocia con una correcta placentación, esencial para el crecimiento
y desarrollo del feto. El sincitiotrofoblasto en el embarazo normal produce y secreta una …

The prevalence of overweight (BMI> 25 kg/m²) and obesity (BMI> 30 kg/m²) are increasing
on a global scale, and as a consequence, obesity among women of reproductive age has …

In the present study, we evaluated the influence of intraperitoneal administration of 1-methyl-
4-phenyl-1, 2, 3, 6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) or 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+) on the …

The metabolic activity of amniochorion contributes to the control of activation of labor-type
uterine contractions. The study presents an experimental model of transport of calcium ions …

Τα νεογνά των διαβητικών μητέρων εμφανίζουν αυξημένη συχνότητα εμφάνισης
υπασβεστιαιμίας μετά τη γέννηση. Στην παρούσα εργασία, μελετήσαμε την πιθανή συμβολή …

Above all, I dedicate this works to The Holy Trinity, which have prepared me this very
challenging yet beautiful journey in my life. I also would like to give my utmost gratitude to A …