Epigenetic changes predisposing to type 2 diabetes in intrauterine growth retardation.

Epigenetic changes predisposing to type 2 diabetes in intrauterine growth retardation.

Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an association between intrauterine growth retardation and a greater risk of chronic disease, including coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes in adulthood. An adverse intrauterine environment may affect both growth and development o...

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Main Authors: Alice eLiguori, Antonella ePuglianiello, Daniela eGermani, Annalisa eDeodati, Emanuela ePeschiaroli, Stefano eCianfarani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2010-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
epigenetics
diabetes
Intrauterine growth retardation
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fendo.2010.00005/full

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