Selenium (Se), an essential trace element, is inserted as selenocysteine into an array of
functional proteins and forms the core of various enzymes that play a cardinal role in …

Preterm birth (PTB), a multi-causal syndrome, is one of the global epidemics. Maternal
nutrition, but also neonatal and placental telomere length (TL), are among the factors …

Background Exposure to some heavy metals has been demonstrated to be related to the risk
of preterm birth (PTB). However, the effects of multi-metal mixture are seldom assessed …

Preterm birth is among the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes and is the leading
cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. While trace elements are essential for humans …

Objective The present study explored the relationship between maternal copper and zinc
levels and preterm labor. Design The design of the present study was a case-control. Two …

Micronutrients are vitamins, minerals and trace elements that are used in minute doses as
cofactors, antioxidants and modulators of gene transcription homeostasis. MMNs may have …

Background Few studies have utilized whole blood samples to investigate the association
between metal mixture exposure during early pregnancy and spontaneous preterm birth …

Few studies have evaluated the joint effect of trace elements on spontaneous preterm birth
(SPTB). This study aimed to examine the relationships between the individual or mixed …

About 10 to 20% of reported pregnancies have complications like spontaneous abortion
(SA), preeclampsia (PE), preterm birth (PTB), and fetal growth restriction (FGR); 60% are …

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element and its deficiency in utero may affect fetus
development and birth outcomes. The current study aimed to assess serum Se status at …