Figure 4From: Growth factor concentrations and their placental mRNA expression are modulated in gestational diabetes mellitus: possible interactions with macrosomia (a) Serum EGF concentrations, and (b) expression of placental mRNA of EGF and EGFR in gestational diabetic mothers and their babies. Serum EGF concentrations and mRNA expression by RT-PCR were assessed as described in the section of the methods. Values are means ± SD. NS = insignificant differences. n = 60 control mothers and babies; n = 60 gestational diabetic mothers and macrosomic babies.Back to article page