Immune response gene profiles in the term placenta depend upon maternal muscle mass.
Maternal thinness leads to metabolic challenges in the offspring, but it is unclear whether reduced maternal fat mass or muscle mass drives these metabolic changes. Recently, it has been shown that low maternal muscle mass--as measured by arm muscle area (AMA)--is associated with depressed nutrient...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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