Iron-dependent apoptosis causes embryotoxicity in inflamed and obese pregnancy
Iron is essential during pregnancy for embryo and placental development and maternal health. However, in this study using mouse models, the authors demonstrate that excess maternal iron causes adverse embryo outcomes in pregnancies with underlying systemic inflammation.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-24333-z |