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Cord Blood
Scientists at Sultan Qaboos University report research in cord blood
August 25th, 2008
"The acylation stimulating protein (ASP) is a potent lipogenic adipokine that correlates with postprandial triglyceride (TG) clearance and is linked to the pathophysiology of obesity and related disorders. To investigate ASP levels in cord blood and its relation to maternal and cord blood lipid parameters and fetal birth weight," researchers in Muscat, Oman report. "Thirty nondiabetic pregnant women, their newborns, and thirty-three nonpregnant controls were included in this study. Fasting maternal and cord blood ASP, TGs, nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs), cholesterol, glucose levels, in addition to maternal BMI and fetal birth weight were measured. No significant...
Source: Stem Cell Week (2008-08-25)
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