Adipocytokines are hormonally active molecules that are believed to play a key role in the
regulation of crucial biological processes in the human body. Numerous experimental …

Adipokines are signaling proteins involved in metabolic, endocrinological, vascular and
immunogenic processes. Associations of various adipokines with not only insulin resistance …

Human pregnancy is characterized by insulin resistance, traditionally attributed to the effects
of placental hormones. Normal pregnancy—induced insulin resistance is further enhanced …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a complex condition whose physiopathology to date
has not been completely clarified. Two major metabolic disorders, insulin resistance and β …

OBJECTIVE: Obesity is an increasing problem in obstetric practice. Apelin, secreted by
adipocytes, is present in increased serum concentrations in an obese state. Our group has …

Background: This study aims to explore the changes in maternal serum adipocytokines
during pregnancy and post partum in normal and complicated with gestational diabetes …

Circulating adipokines are associated with physiological and pathophysiological processes
in both obesity and pregnancy. Obesity in pregnancy increases the risk of pregnancy …

Objective Apelin is an adipokine secreted from adipose and other tissues with increased
expression in obesity, role in glucose metabolism and atherosclerosis, as well as in …

Background Maternal obesity is associated with several adverse pregnancy outcomes. This
study was conducted aiming to evaluate maternal levels of adipokines and insulin in …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a serious complication of pregnancy and is defined
as a state of glucose intolerance that is first diagnosed and arises during gestation. Although …