ea0038p233 | Obesity, diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2015
McIlvride Saraid
, Abu-Hayyeh Shadi
, Papacelovoulou Georgia
, Jansen Eugene
, Steel Jennifer
, Maragkoudaki Xanthi
, Williamson Catherine
Pregnancy is associated with increased maternal plasma lipid levels, an important physiological response to support the nutritional demand of the developing fetus and mother. The homeostatic controls of metabolically active organs are known to change in response to pregnancy signals. We hypothesised that pregnancy affects brown adipose tissue (BAT) phenotype and function and as a consequence plays a role in the regulation of fetal development and growth....