Maternal nutrition during gestation, especially dietary protein intake, is a key determinant in
embryonic survival, growth, and development. Low maternal dietary protein intake can …

Childhood obesity represents a pressing global public health concern due to its widespread
prevalence and its close connection to early-life exposure to risk factors. The onset of …

HTRA (High temperature requirement protease A) family proteins includes HTRA1 (L56 or
PRSS11), HTRA2/Omi, HTRA3 (PRSP) and HTRA4. These are oligomeric serine proteases …

The pancreas has an essential role in the regulation of glucose homeostasis by secreting
insulin, the only hormone with a blood glucose lowering effect in mammals. Several …

The purpose of this review is to critically evaluate the studies assessing the relations
between protein intake during human pregnancy and insulin sensitivity measures in the …

Objectives Diabetes mellitus (DM) in pregnancy and gestational diabetes remain a
considerable cause of pregnancy complications, and fetal macrosomia is among them …

Accumulating evidence suggests that an altered maternal milieu and environmental insults
during the intrauterine and perinatal periods of life affect the developing organism, leading …

Objective An intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective reversible contraceptive
methods currently available. Women who use IUDs may become pregnant, albeit rarely, and …

Background High-temperature requirement protease A2 (HtrA2/Omi) is a mitochondrial
chaperone that is highly conserved from bacteria to humans. It plays an important role in …

Background: Nonessential metals have endocrine-disrupting properties, interfere with
cellular processes, generate reactive oxygen, and deplete antioxidants, while essential …