Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4α) is a highly conserved member of nuclear
receptor superfamily of ligand-dependent transcription factors that is expressed in liver and …

Lipids are a major source of energy during the fetal/neonatal period. Most are received from
the mother, either transplacentally during the intrauterine period or via maternal milk after …

Background Preterm birth, defined as parturition before 37 completed weeks of gestation, is
associated with an increased risk of neonatal complications and death, as well as poor …

The molecular mechanism of liver fibrosis caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) is not clear. The
aim of this study is to understand the molecular mechanism of liver fibrosis induced by HCV …

Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may increase the risk of abnormal birth outcomes,
and DNA methylation might mediate these adverse effects. This study aimed to investigate …

Background Maternal metabolic insults as well as Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
influence the fetal health and may affect 'offspring's susceptibility to chronic diseases via …

Aim: To analyze whether preterm newborns show differences in methylation patterns in
comparison to full-term newborns in white blood cells. Patients & methods …

Abstract Background Proopiomelanocortin (POMC), melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R), and
hepatocyte nuclear factor 4 alpha (HNF4A) are closely associated with weight gain and …

Although the changes in DNA methylation are assumed to be due to the association
between adverse intrauterine conditions and adult metabolic health, evidence from human …

Cord blood DNA methylation is associated with numerous health outcomes and
environmental exposures. Whole cord blood DNA reflects all nucleated blood cell types …