The nexus of prematurity, birth defects, and intrauterine growth restriction: A role for Plac1-regulated pathways

• Main Authors: Michael Edward Fant (Author), Juan eFuentes (Author), Xiaoyuan eKong (Author), Suzanne eJackman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an increased prevalence of birth defects and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) among infants born prematurely suggesting they share common biological determinants. The identification of key regulatory pathways contributing to this nexus is essential to...