Preterm Birth and Its Long-Term Effects: Methylation to Mechanisms
The epigenetic patterns established during development may influence gene expression over a lifetime and increase susceptibility to chronic disease. Being born preterm (<37 weeks of gestation) is associated with increased risk mortality and morbidity from birth until adulthood. This brief rev...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-08-01
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| Series: | Biology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/3/3/498 |