Author/Authors :
UN-NISA, FAKHAR University College of Medicine - Department of Physiology, Pakistan , JAFRI, SAGHIR AHMAD The University of Lahore - Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - AF, Pakistan , KOUSAR, SAMINA University College of Medicine - Department of Biochemistry, Pakistan , RAKHASHANDA, J. Aveceena Medical College - Department of Anatomy, Pakistan
Abstract :
Introduction: Lipids are heterogeneous group of water insoluble (hydrophobic) organic molecules that can be extracted from tissues by non polar solvent. Because of their property of insolubility in water they are mainly found in different compartments, mostly associated with membranes enclo- sing various cell organelles. The objective of this study was to find the correlation of gestational lipid profile with neonatal birth weight. Methods: Prospective analytical study of 100 Pakistani pregnant women (non diabetics and non- hypertensive) was carried out at Social Security Hospital, Lahore. Blood samples were collected from all the pregnant women during 24 – 36 weeks of pregnancy. Serum was separated by centri- fugation process and stored in deep freezer at –2 to –4°C prior to processing and later on used for the estimation of lipid profile. The weight of each baby was done at the time of delivery. Results: Positive correlation was found between maternal cholesterol levels and neonatal birth weight. Conclusion: Maternal lipid profile should be kept under check to control the weight of newborn baby.
Keywords :
Lipid profile , High density lipoprotein , Low density lipoprotein , Neonatal birth weight , Triglycerides.
