Distribution of fatty acids and lipids during pregnancy

Chavan-Gautam, P., Rani, A. and Freeman, D. J. (2018) Distribution of fatty acids and lipids during pregnancy. In: Makowski, G. S. (ed.) Advances in Clinical Chemistry. Elsevier, pp. 209-239. (doi: 10.1016/bs.acc.2017.12.006)

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Abstract

Maternal fatty acid and lipid metabolism undergoes changes during pregnancy to facilitate fetal growth and development. Different types of fatty acids have different roles in maintaining a successful pregnancy and they are incorporated into different forms of lipids for the purpose of storage and transport. This chapter aims to provide an understanding of the distribution and metabolism of fatty acids and lipids in the maternal, placental, and fetal compartments. We further describe how this distribution is altered in maternal obesity, preterm birth, and pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, and intrauterine growth restriction.

Item Type:Book Sections
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Freeman, Dr Dilys
Authors: Chavan-Gautam, P., Rani, A., and Freeman, D. J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0065-2423
ISSN (Online):0065-2423
Published Online:01 February 2018

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