Endocrine Abstracts

Background and aims: The mechanisms underlying placenta oxidative stress co-existing with alterations in maternal-placenta interactions during gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are not well understood. We sought to evaluate the levels of oxidative stress markers and antioxidants in women with GDM, and to assess the impact on placenta.Material and methods: Pregnant women (63 with GDM, 63 controls) were enrolled, together with 41 cases and 21 controls fo...