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Maternal substrate utilization programs the development of the metabolic syndrome in male mice exposed to high fat in utero.
Pediatric research - 1 Oct 2009
Hartil Kirsten, Vuguin Patricia M, Kruse Michael, Schmuel Esther, Fiallo Ariana, Vargas Carlos, Warner Matthew J, Durand Jorge L, Jelicks Linda A, Charron Maureen J
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Studies were conducted to determine whether maternal substrate utilization during pregnancy affects fetal growth and predisposes offspring to metabolic disease. Female wild-type (WT) and glucose transporter 4 heterozygous mice (G4+/-, a model of altered peripheral substrate utilization) were fed high-fat diet (HFD, 35.5% fat) or control chow (C, 9.5% fat) for 2 wk before mating, throughout pregnancy and lactation...
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