Sex-specific associations between telomere length and candidate miRNA expression in placenta

Abstract Background In the early-life environment, proper development of the placenta is essential for both fetal and maternal health. Telomere length at birth has been related to life expectancy. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) as potential epigenetic determinants of telomere length at birth have not been ident...

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Main Authors: Maria Tsamou, Dries S. Martens, Bianca Cox, Narjes Madhloum, Karen Vrijens, Tim S. Nawrot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-018-1627-z