Low vitamin B12 in pregnancy is associated with adipose derived circulating miRs targeting PPAR γ and insulin resistance.

Conclusions: Low B12 levels in pregnancy alters adipose derived circulating miRs, which may mediate an adipogenic and IR phenotype leading to obesity.
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Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - September 5, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Adaikalakoteswari A, Vatish M, Alam MT, Ott S, Kumar S, Saravanan P Tags: J Clin Endocrinol Metab Source Type: research