Brain-derived neurotrophic factor is expressed in rat and human placenta and its serum levels are similarly regulated throughout pregnancy in both species

Objective: Pregnancy is characterized by several metabolic changes that promote fat gain and later onset of insulin resistance. As Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) decreases hyperglycaemia and hyperphagia, we aimed to investigate the potential role of placental and circulating BDNF levels in...