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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-018-1627-z |