Table II.
The mean (± S.D) maternal and umbilical cord serum leptin levels in group A and B.
| * Group A (n=37) | Group B (n=40) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal serum Leptin (ng/ml) |
5.3 ± 5.1 | 4.9 ± 4.4 | 0.74 |
| Umblical cord serum leptin (ng/ml) | 2.8 ± 2.9 | 4.4 ± 4 | 0.043 |
Group A: Preeclamptic women
Group B: Control women