Adiponectin is an adipocyte-derived hormone that plays a critical role in energy
homeostasis, mainly attributed to its insulin-sensitizing properties. Accumulating studies …

The first trimester of pregnancy ranks high in priority when minimizing harmful exposures,
given the wide-ranging types of organogenesis occurring between 4-and 12-weeks' …

Ghrelin and nesfatin-1 are enteroendocrine peptide hormones expressed in rat X/A-like and
human P/D1cells of the gastric mucosa. Besides their effect on food intake, both peptides …

The factors controlling linear growth and weight gain in the human fetus and newborn infant
are poorly understood. We review here the changes in linear growth, weight gain, lean body …

Objective Ectopic liver fat deposition, resulting from impaired subcutaneous adipose tissue
expandability, may represent an age-dependent key feature linking low birth weight (LBW) …

This study aimed to investigate the maternal effects of the combination (GC) of
galactooligosaccharides (GOS) and casein glycomacropeptides (CGMP) on their offspring …

Abstract Study Objectives Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during pregnancy has been
associated with adverse maternal outcomes. However, the effect of maternal OSA on fetal …

Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM), mainly comprising protein and fat, has been reported to
have multiple biological functions for relieving intestinal inflammation and enhancing growth …

Adiponectin administration to pregnant mice decreases nutrient transport and fetal growth.
An adiponectin deficiency, on the other hand, as seen in obese women during pregnancy …

Maternal and perinatal undernutrition affects the lung development of litters and it may
produce long-lasting alterations in respiratory health. This can be demonstrated using …