Metabolic Roles of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP4) in Fetal and Maternal Health and Maintenance of Pregnancy in Women with Obesity: A Review

Magdalena Wierzchowska-Opoka; Aleksandra Domańska; Angelika Masiarz; Natalia Olbrot; Anna Oleszczuk

doi:10.12659/MSM.947679

30 June 2025 : Review article

Metabolic Roles of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP4) in Fetal and Maternal Health and Maintenance of Pregnancy in Women with Obesity: A Review

Magdalena Wierzchowska-Opoka

^{AG 1*}, Aleksandra Domańska

^{BE 2}, Angelika Masiarz

^{CE 2}, Natalia Olbrot

^{DE 2}, Anna Oleszczuk

^{EF 2}

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.947679

Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e947679

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Introduction FABP4 in Lipid Metabolism Obesity in Pregnancy and its Metabolic Implications The Role of FABP4 in Maternal Health Potential Therapeutic Targets Involving FABP4 The Role of FABP4 in Fetal Health and Development Transplacental Transfer of Fatty Acids and FABP4 Long-Term Consequences for Offspring Future Directions Conclusions References

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