Article
Developmental regulation of cardiovascular function is dependent on both genotype and environment.
American journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology - 1 Dec 2009
Knight Brian S, Sunn Nana, Pennell Craig E, Adamson S Lee, Lye Stephen J
Abstract excerpt
Adverse developmental environments can increase the risk of adult cardiovascular disease, but not all individuals are affected, suggesting the importance of genotype. Genetically distinct mouse strains allow the genetic dissection of complex traits; however, they have not been used to evaluate the developmental origins of adult cardiovascular disease. Our objective was to determine the effect of prenatal nutrient...
Topics
- Age Factors
- Aging
- Animals
- Blood Pressure
- Caloric Restriction
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cardiovascular System
- Dietary Fats
- Environment
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
