TABLE 1.
Clinical characteristics of subjects
| Variable | Time course | Control | Obese |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subjects (n) | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Maternal BMI (kg/m2) | 23.4 ± 1.0 | 23.7 ± 0.8 | 37.5 ± 1.9* |
| Age at delivery (yr) | 33.6 ± 1.4 | 32.3 ± 1.5 | 32.3 ± 1.7 |
| Gestational age (wk) | 39.1 ± 0.1 | 39.2 ± 0.1 | 39.3 ± 0.1 |
| Placental weight (g) | 727.2 ± 70.2 | 738.7 ± 65.5 | 742.6 ± 70.2 |
| Birth weight (g) | 3502.8 ± 92.4 | 3483.7 ± 108.8 | 3517.0 ± 180.8 |
| Infant sex | 5 males | 6 males/1 female | 2 males/5 females |
Data are presented as means ± sem. Time course (normal BMI) = PHT cells used for U[13C]-FA model. Obese vs. control = PHT cells used for studying the placental lipid changes in pregnancy complicated by obesity. *P < 0.05 (Mann-Whitney U test).