In utero protein restriction causes growth delay and alters sperm parameters in adult male rats

• Main Authors: Pedrosa Flávia PC (Author), Perobelli Juliana E (Author), Toledo Fabíola C (Author), Anselmo-Franci Janete A (Author), Kempinas Wilma DG (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent studies have supported the concept of "fetal programming" which suggests that during the intrauterine development the fetus may be programmed to develop diseases in adulthood. The possible effects of <it>in ute...