Advanced maternal age and obesity are the main risk factors to develop gestational
diabetes mellitus (GDM). Obesity is a consequence of the increased storage of …

Infants of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are more likely to be born large
for gestational age with a higher percentage body fat. Elevated maternal lipids may …

Maternal diabetes can cause fetal macrosomia and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and
cardiovascular disease in adulthood of the offspring. Although increased transplacental lipid …

Maternal hypertriglyceridemia is a normal condition in late gestation and is an adaptation to
ensure an adequate nutrient supply to the fetus. Placental lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is …

Introduction Recent data suggest that in addition to glucose, fetal growth is related to
maternal triglycerides (TG). To reach the fetus, TG must be hydrolyzed to free fatty acids …

This study investigated how maternal overnutrition and obesity regulate expression and
activation of proteins that facilitate lipid transport in the placenta. To create a maternal …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) during pregnancy can result in fetal overgrowth, likely due to
placental dysfunction, which has health consequences for the infant. Here we test our …

There is little information available on the effect of Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
treatment (diet or insulin) on placental lipid carriers, which may influence fetal fat accretion …

Maternal hypercholesterolemia (HC) during pregnancy and gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM) are associated with disturbance of fetal development which may also modify key …

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with excessive oxidative stress which may
affect placental vascular function. Cholesterol homeostasis is crucial for maintaining …