Placental Fatty Acid Metabolism and Transport in a Rat Model of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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Background We have previously reported that maternal obesity reduces placental transport
capacity for lysophosphatidylcholine-docosahexaenoic acid (LPC-DHA), a preferred form for …

Placental growth is most rapid during the first trimester (FT) of pregnancy, making it
vulnerable to metabolic and endocrine influences. Obesity, with its inflammatory and …

In this commentary, we highlight a new study by Bidne and colleagues that identifies
changes in placental lipids and lipid metabolic enzymes that happen not only in the context …

Introduction Placental phospholipid synthesis is critical for the expansion of the placental
exchange surface area and for production of signaling molecules. Despite their importance …

Exposure of pregnant women to toxic metals is an environmental health issue associated
with various pregnancy complications. Efforts to advance our biological understanding of …