Adiponectin and leptin levels in mothers, fetuses, and neonates with intrauterine growth restriction compared to those with appropriate gestational age - Report - MDSpire
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Adiponectin and leptin levels in mothers, fetuses, and neonates with intrauterine growth restriction compared to those with appropriate gestational age
Levels of Adiponectin and Leptin in Mothers, Fetuses, and Newborns with IUGR
Overview
This study evaluates adiponectin and leptin levels in mothers, fetuses, and newborns affected by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) compared to those with appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) pregnancies.
Background
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a critical condition linked to increased risks of perinatal complications and long-term health issues. Adipokines, particularly adiponectin and leptin, are important in regulating fetal growth and metabolism.
Data Highlights
Group
Adiponectin Levels
Leptin Levels
IUGR Maternal Blood
Reduced
Comparable
IUGR Umbilical Cord Blood
No significant difference
Increased
IUGR Neonatal Blood
Reduced
Decreased
Key Findings
Adiponectin levels were reduced in maternal and neonatal peripheral blood in the IUGR group.
No significant difference in adiponectin levels was observed in umbilical cord blood between IUGR and AGA groups.
Leptin levels were increased in umbilical cord blood but decreased in neonatal peripheral blood in IUGR pregnancies.
Maternal leptin levels were comparable between IUGR and AGA groups.
Placental analysis showed downregulation of ADIPOQ and altered expression of LEP and WFS1 in IUGR.
Increased DNA methylation of ADIPOQ and LEP genes was associated with reduced gene expression in placental tissue from IUGR pregnancies.
Clinical Implications
The findings suggest that monitoring adipokine levels may provide insights into the metabolic environment of pregnancies affected by IUGR. Understanding the epigenetic regulation of adipokines could inform future research into potential biomarkers for early diagnosis and management of IUGR.
Conclusion
IUGR is associated with distinct alterations in adipokine profiles and significant epigenetic changes in placental tissue, highlighting the complexity of metabolic regulation in fetal growth restriction.
