Figure 1

Plasma ApoD levels during pregnancy. ApoD levels were measured in women with a BMI of 20-26 kg/m² and a GWG of 11-18 kg at the two first trimesters of pregnancy (1^st and 2^nd) and at delivery. ApoD levels in the venous cord blood were also measured. Data are expressed as means ± SEM. * indicates significant differences compared to the first trimester (p < 0.001). # indicates significant differences compared to the second trimester (p < 0.001). & indicates significant differences compared to the pregnant groups and to cord blood (p < 0.001).