Leptin-Mediated Inflammation and Antioxidant Response in Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Evidence of a Protective Shift in Early Pregnancy
Ayodele A. Adelakun, Precious E. Bankole, Isaac O. Adediji, Adedeji D. Atere, Olatunde A. Olayanju, Peace I. Olawoore, Mercy A. Ade-Ige, John O. Imaralu, Paul O. Adepoju & Adeolu S. Oluremi · Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2025
Introduction: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a condition of intractable vomiting during pregnancy, leading to fluid, electrolyte and acid–base imbalance, nutritional deficiency and weight loss. Leptin is known to regulate appetite, but its association with oxidative stress and in...
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10.9734/arjgo/2025/v8i1283