Preconception leptin levels and pregnancy outcomes: A prospective cohort study
Summary Objective Obesity has become a major, worldwide public health issue and is associated with a greater risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Leptin, a hormone produced by adipocytes, is elevated in individuals with obesity and may mediate the association between obesity and pregnancy outcomes. T...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-04-01
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Series: | Obesity Science & Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/osp4.399 |