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Metabolic imprinting, programming and epigenetics - a review of present priorities and future opportunities.
The British journal of nutrition - 1 Jul 2010
Hanley Bryan, Dijane Jean, Fewtrell Mary, Grynberg Alain, Hummel Sandra, Junien Claudine, Koletzko Berthold, Lewis Sarah, Renz Harald, Symonds Michael, Gros Marjan, Harthoorn Lucien, Mace Katherine, Samuels Fiona, van Der Beek Eline M
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Metabolic programming and metabolic imprinting describe early life events, which impact upon on later physiological outcomes. Despite the increasing numbers of papers and studies, the distinction between metabolic programming and metabolic imprinting remains confusing. The former can be defined as a dynamic process whose effects are dependent upon a critical window(s) while the latter can be more strictly...
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