The placenta is an intriguing organ that allows us to survive intrauterine life. This essential
organ connects both mother and fetus and plays a crucial role in maternal and fetal well …

Abstract Introduction Recently, Delta-like homolog 1 (DLK1) was identified as a potential
marker of small-for-gestational-age (SGA;< 10th centile) fetuses; mouse studies suggest …

Low birthweight and reduced height gain during infancy (stunting) may arise at least in part
from adverse early life environments that trigger epigenetic reprogramming that may favor …

Context Delta like noncanonical notch ligand 1 (DLK1) is a paternally expressed imprinted
gene that encodes an epidermal growth factor repeat-containing transmembrane protein. A …

Delta-like non-canonical Notch ligand 1 (DLK1), which inhibits the differentiation of
precursor adipocytes, is a recognized marker gene for precursor adipocytes. Lipids play a …

Victims of a radiation terrorist event will include pregnant women and unborn fetuses.
Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress are key pathogenic factors of fetal radiation …

Detecting SGA (small for gestational age) during pregnancy improves the fetal and neonatal
prognosis. To date, there is no valid antenatal biomarker of SGA used in clinical practice …

Maternal nutrition during gestation is a leading factor of modifying the foetal epigenome and
phenotype for mammals. Imprinting genes have important roles in regulating foetal growth …

Pregnancy leads to adaptations for maternal and fetal energy needs. The cardiovascular
system bears the brunt of the adaptations as the heart and vessels enable nutrient supply to …

Fanconi anemia (FA) is a genetically and clinically heterogenous inherited disorder.
Clinically, Fanca subtype patients exhibited milder phenotypes compared to Fancd2 …