The Placental Microbiome Varies in Association with Low Birth Weight in Full-Term Neonates

Substantial evidence indicated that low birth weight was an independent risk factor for obesity, impaired glucose regulation, and diabetes later in life. However, investigations into the association between low birth weight and placental microbiome in full-term neonates are limited. Placentas were c...

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Main Authors: Jia Zheng, Xinhua Xiao, Qian Zhang, Lili Mao, Miao Yu, Jianping Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/8/5315