Is GDF-15 level associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and adverse perinatal outcomes?

• Main Authors: Kadriye Yakut (Author), Doğa Fatma Öcal (Author), Filiz Halıcı Öztürk (Author), Merve Öztürk (Author), Yüksel Oğuz (Author), Selcan Sınacı (Author), Turhan Çağlar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15), the new member of transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta family, is released as a response of oxidative stress, inflammation and tissue injury. We aimed to determine GDF-15 levels in patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and the relati...