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Developmental Origins of Common Disease: Epigenetic Contributions to Obesity.
Annual review of genomics and human genetics - 31 Aug 2016
Kappil Maya, Wright Robert O, Sanders Alison P
Abstract excerpt
The perinatal period is a window of susceptibility for later life disease. Recent epigenetic findings are beginning to increase our understanding of the molecular mechanisms that may contribute to the programming of obesity. This review summarizes recent evidence that supports the role of epigenetically mediated early life programming in the later onset of obesity. Establishing such links between environmental...
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