Genetically-predicted placental gene expression is associated with birthweight and adult body mass index

Abstract The placenta is critical to human growth and development and has been implicated in health outcomes. Understanding the mechanisms through which the placenta influences perinatal and later-life outcomes requires further investigation. We evaluated the relationships between birthweight and ad...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth A. Jasper, Jacklyn N. Hellwege, Jacqueline A. Piekos, Sarah H. Jones, Katherine E. Hartmann, Brian Mautz, David M. Aronoff, Todd L. Edwards, Digna R. Velez Edwards
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26572-6