SERUM GLP-2 is Increased in Association with Excess Gestational Weight Gain
Maike Kahr, Kathleen M. Antony, Megan Galindo +4 more2021American Journal of PerinatologyJournal Article
Endocrine (ADH/ACTH/MSH)Reproductive
Abstract
· Maternal serum levels of GLP-2, a proglucagon-derived peptide, are increased in obese, diabetic gravidae.. · Maternal serum GLP-2 levels are also increased in association with excess gestational weight gain compared with normal gestational weight gain.. · GLP-2 may be increased in association with obesity and weight gain to protect against metabolic endotoxemia in pregnancy..
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