Size at birth is a critical determinant of life expectancy, and is dependent primarily on the
placental supply of nutrients. However, the placenta is not just a passive organ for the …

The placenta is vital for mammalian development and a key determinant of life‐long health.
It is the interface between the mother and fetus and is responsible for transporting the …

Developmental programming is a rapidly advancing discipline of great importance to basic
scientists and health professionals alike. This text integrates, for the first time, contributions …

The placenta is a key organ in programming the fetus for later disease. This review outlines
nine of many structural and physiological features of the placenta which are associated with …

Intrauterine programming is the process by which the structure and function of tissues are
altered permanently by insults acting during early development. In mammals, the placenta …

The placenta is a transient organ found in eutherian mammals that evolved primarily to
provide nutrients for the developing fetus. The placenta exchanges a wide array of nutrients …

Normal function of the placenta is pivotal for optimal fetal growth and development. Fetal
programming commonly is associated with placental dysfunction that predisposes to …

Size at birth is critical in determining life expectancy and is dependent primarily on the
placental supply of nutrients. However, the fetus is not just a passive recipient of nutrients …

The placenta provides critical transport functions between the maternal and fetal circulations
during intrauterine development. Formation of this interface relies on coordinated …

The intrauterine environment has an important influence on lifelong health, and babies who
grew poorly in the womb are more likely to develop chronic diseases in later life. Placental …