Characterization of changes in leptin and leptin receptors in a rat model of preeclampsia

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2004.11.010 Byline: Cindy M. Anderson (a)(b), Faye Lopez (b), Hai-Ying Zhang (b), Kristin Pavlish (b), Joseph N. Benoit (b) Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of reduced uteroplacental perfusion pressure on plasma leptin and placental leptin receptor expression in rats that develop hypertension in the third trimester of pregnancy. Author Affiliation: (a) College of Nursing (b) Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Therapeutics, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND Article History: Received 24 August 2004; Revised 19 October 2004; Accepted 3 November 2004 Article Note: (footnote) Supported by the American Heart Association, Predoctoral Fellowship (0215158Z), and the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK-51430).