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To investigate the functional characteristics, concertation in maternal blood and potential role of MPs in IUGR. Materials and Methods: PubMed, Scopus and preprint servers were systematically searched for studies on MPs in correlation with IUGR from 1 August until 18 September 2025. Data on MP characteristics and concentration in maternal blood samples in the context of IUGR were collected. The systematic review is registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251156939). Results: A total of 12 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. In IUGR-complicated pregnancies, circulating MPs exhibited preserved procoagulant activity despite minimal quantitative differences compared to controls. Platelet-, endothelial-, and placenta-derived MPs were most frequently studied. Clinically, elevated AV+ placenta-derived MPs were associated with increased risk of IUGR, whereas MPs from isolated IUGR pregnancies showed limited predictive value. Conclusions: MPs play a crucial role in the pathophysiology of IUGR through their interplay in coagulation, inflammation, and vascular dysfunction. They show potential as predictive biomarkers, particularly in cases of preeclampsia-associated IUGR, reflecting systemic maternal endothelial and inflammatory changes. 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