Nerve Growth Factor is Closely Related to Glucose Metabolism, Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Secretion in the Second Trimester: A Case-Control Study in Chinese
Abstract:Objective: Inflammation-related factors have been shown to play a significant role throughout pregnancy. In this study, we aimed to explore the relationships between selected inflammatory cytokines and gestational diabetes (GDM) in Chinese pregnant women.Design and Methods: This was a 1:1 matched case-control study that included 200 pairs of subjects in the second trimester and 130 pairs of subjects in the third trimester. Serum levels of nerve growth factor (NGF), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), leptin, Interleukin-8 (… Show more
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