Differential Expression Profile of<i>Growth Hormone/Chorionic Somatomammotropin</i>Genes in Placenta of Small- and Large-for-Gestational-Age Newborns

Abstract

The expression profile of placental hGH/CSH genes in placenta is altered in pregnancies accompanied by SGA and LGA compared with AGA newborns, and thus, it may directly affect the circulating fetal and maternal placental GH and placental lactogen levels.