Purpose Maternal nutrition is a key modifier of fetal growth and development. However,
many maternal diets in the United States do not meet nutritional recommendations. Dietary …

The morbidity of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing and is associated with
adverse perinatal outcomes and long-term maternal and infant health. The exact mechanism …

Introduction The placental glucose transporter–1 (GLUT-1) is involved in the transplacental
glucose transport to the fetus. GLUT-1 expressions are increased in diabetic pregnancies …

Background and aims Placental lipid transport is altered in women with high prepregnancy
body mass index (pre-BMI) or gestational diabetes (GDM), which consequently affects foetal …

Maternal overnutrition can affect fetal growth and development, thus increasing susceptibility
to obesity and diabetes in the offspring. Placenta is the central organ connecting the …

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) might affect endometrial receptivity, exerting integral
roles in embryo implantation. This study explored the action of hCG in endometrial …

Ethylhexyl diphenyl phosphate (EHDPP) is one of the typical organophosphate flame
retardants (OPFRs) and has been widely detected in environmental media. Exposure to …

In brief Adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are
frequently associated with abnormal placental functions. This review explores the …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as the prevailing chronic liver
disease in the pediatric population due to the global obesity pandemic. Evidence shows that …

The objective of the study was to assess the expression of proteins responsible for placental
lipid transport in term pregnancies complicated by well-controlled gestational (GDM) and …