Placental mitochondrial DNA content is associated with childhood intelligence

Placental mitochondrial DNA content is associated with childhood intelligence

Abstract Background Developmental processes in the placenta and the fetal brain are shaped by the similar biological signals. Evidence accumulates that adaptive responses of the placenta may influence central nervous system development. We hypothesize that placental mtDNA content at birth is associa...

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Main Authors: Esmée M. Bijnens, Catherine Derom, Steven Weyers, Bram G. Janssen, Evert Thiery, Tim S. Nawrot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Mitochondrial DNA content
Placenta
Intelligence
Childhood
Twins
DOHaD
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-019-2105-y

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