Growth factor concentrations and their placental mRNA expression are modulated in gestational diabetes mellitus: possible interactions with macrosomia

• Main Authors: Khairi Hédi (Author), Miled Abdelhedi (Author), Moutairou Kabir (Author), Djrolo François (Author), Grissa Abir (Author), Amoussou-Guenou Daniel (Author), Hichami Aziz (Author), Mrisak Inès (Author), Yessoufou Akadiri (Author), Grissa Oussama (Author), Zaouali Monia (Author), Bougmiza Iheb (Author), Zbidi Aabdelkarim (Author), Tabka Zouheir (Author), Khan Naim A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. GDM is a well known risk factor for foetal overgrowth, termed macrosomia which is influenced by maternal hypergycemia and endocrine status throug...