Cross-sectional analysis identifies associations between circulating micrornas and IGF markers in gestational diabetes cases, suggesting implications for fetal growth.
Key Points
Circulating C19MC miRNAs are dysregulated in gestational diabetes, correlating with IGF signaling and macrosomia.
Notable correlations were observed between miR-516a-5p and IGFBP-5, with r = 0.705; p < 0.001.
Differential expression of several miRNAs was particularly pronounced in large-for-gestational-age newborns.
Study outcomes support the potential for using miRNAs as early biomarkers for macrosomia risk in GDM pregnancies.
Cite This Study
Robledo-Clemente et al. (2025) studied this question.