Review ArticleInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication: Role of leptin in preeclampsia
Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2021;10(2):814-817.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20210351
Abstract
Preeclampsia is one of the common complications of pregnancy and associated with elevated leptin concentrations. In this review the potential sources of leptin are explored and the factors that contribute to maternal increased concentrations of leptin include obesity, insulin resistance and hypoxia. Further research is warranted to understand the role of leptin in pathogenesis of preeclampsia.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Department of Biochemistry, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, constituent college of Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education, Kolar, Karnataka, India