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Effect of prematurity on genome wide methylation in the placenta.
BMC medical genetics - 28 Jun 2019
Schuster Jessica, Uzun Alper, Stablia Joan, Schorl Christoph, Mori Mari, Padbury James F
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BACKGROUND: Preterm birth is a significant clinical problem and an enormous burden on society, affecting one in eight pregnant women and their newborns. Despite decades of research, the molecular mechanism underlying its pathogenesis remains unclear. Many studies have shown that preterm birth is associated with health risks across the later life course. The "fetal origins" hypothesis postulates that adverse...
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