The Effect of an Obesogenic Maternal Environment on Expression of Fetal Umbilical Cord Blood miRNA

Conclusion: Expression of fetal miRNA is not altered in umbilical cord blood in response to in utero exposure to obesity. Alternate mechanisms underlying the fetal effects of maternal obesity should be explored.

http://rsx.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/22/7/860?rss=1

Source: Reproductive Sciences - June 23, 2015 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Ghaffari, N., Parry, S., Elovitz, M. A., Durnwald, C. P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research