DNA methylation of imprinted genes at birth is associated with child weight status at birth, 1 year, and 3 years

DNA methylation of imprinted genes at birth is associated with child weight status at birth, 1 year, and 3 years

Abstract Background This study assessed the associations between nine differentially methylated regions (DMRs) of imprinted genes in DNA derived from umbilical cord blood leukocytes in males and females and (1) birth weight for gestational age z score, (2) weight-for-length (WFL) z score at 1 year,...

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Main Authors: Sarah Gonzalez-Nahm, Michelle A. Mendez, Sara E. Benjamin-Neelon, Susan K. Murphy, Vijaya K. Hogan, Diane L. Rowley, Cathrine Hoyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Clinical Epigenetics
Subjects:
DNA methylation
Imprinted genes
Child weight
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13148-018-0521-0

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