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Calorie restriction during gestation impacts maternal and offspring fecal microbiome in mice
4 Oct 2024
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Background Maternal undernutrition is the most common cause of fetal growth restriction (FGR) worldwide. FGR increases morbidity and mortality during infancy, as well as contributes to adult-onset diseases including obesity and type 2 diabetes. The role of the maternal or offspring microbiome in growth outcomes following FGR is not well understood. Methods FGR was induced by 30% maternal calorie restriction (CR)...
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