Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Adiponectin shows its beneficial insulin-sensitizing properties, however, women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) present hypoadiponectinemia.Aim of the study: To assess the expression of adiponectin gene as well as its AdipoR1 and AdipoR2 receptors in placenta and adipose tissue and to determine potential correlations with chosen metabolic parameters (clinical and biochemical).Patients and methods: Thirty-six ...