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Placental DNA methylation marks are associated with maternal depressive symptoms during early pregnancy
31 Jul 2021
Abstract excerpt
Maternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy are a significant risk factor for adverse developmental and health outcomes of the offspring. The molecular mechanisms mediating the long-term effects of this exposure are not well understood. Previous studies have found association between prenatal exposure to maternal psychological distress and placental DNA methylation of candidate genes, which can influence...
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