Search for dissertations about: "AnneLiese Magnusson-Olsson"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words AnneLiese Magnusson-Olsson.

2. 1. Placental LPL and glucose metabolism in complicated pregnancies

   Author : AnneLiese Magnusson-Olsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : placenta; intrauterine growth restriction; insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; lipoprotein lipase; fatty acids; fatty acid binding proteins; cytotrophoblasts;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND: Pregnancies complicated by intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) or diabetes are associated with alterations in both lipid and glucose metabolism, which may lead to long lasting metabolic disturbances in the fetus and susceptibility for developing metabolic syndrome in postnatal life. Glucose is the major energy source for both the fetus and placenta. READ MORE