The Long and Short of It: The Role of Telomeres in Fetal Origins of Adult Disease

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Stephanie E. Hallows (Συγγραφέας), Timothy R. H. Regnault (Συγγραφέας), Dean H. Betts (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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Placental insufficiency, maternal malnutrition, and other causes of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) can significantly affect short-term growth and long-term health. Following IUGR, there is an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes. The etiology of these diseases is beg...