The Endocrine–Metabolic Axis Regulation in Offspring Exposed to Maternal Obesity—Cause or Consequence in Metabolic Disease Programming?

Obesity incidence is rising worldwide, including women of reproductive age, contributing to increased gestations in which Maternal Obesity (MO) occurs. Offspring born to obese mothers present an increased predisposition to develop metabolic (e.g., obesity, diabetes) and cardiovascular disease (CVD)....

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Main Authors: Luís F. Grilo, Mariana S. Diniz, Carolina Tocantins, Ana L. Areia, Susana P. Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:Obesities
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4168/2/3/19