Table 1: Comparison of sFlt1 Mouse Model with Human Preeclampsia.
Feature |
Mouse Model (sFlt1 Infusion) |
Human Preeclampsia [21] |
Maternal Hypertension |
Elevated blood pressure, dose-dependent effects [1,23] |
New-onset hypertension after 20 weeks of gestation, often severe in early-onset PE |
Placental Dysfunction |
Impaired placental vascularization, reduced labyrinthine differentiation [5,6] |
Placental insufficiency, abnormal trophoblast invasion, and defective spiral artery remodeling |
Fetal Growth Restriction |
Asymmetric FGR, reduced fetal weight, increased brain-to-liver weight ratio [4,6] |
FGR, often asymmetric, associated with placental insufficiency |
Renal Damage |
Glomerular endotheliosis, proteinuria, and renal dysfunction [1,2] |
Glomerular endotheliosis, proteinuria, and renal dysfunction |
Long-Term Risks in the mother |
Increased sensitivity to hypertensive stimuli, aortic stiffness, and atherosclerotic inflammation [24] |
Increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and stroke |
Long-Term risks in the offspring |
Increased blood pressure, insulin resistance and susceptibility to weight gain [13,14] |
Increased risk for hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. |