The Association Between Gestational Diabetes and Microbiota in Placenta and Cord Blood

Objective: Early life is a critical period for gut microbial development. It is still controversial whether there is placental microbiota during a healthy pregnancy. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome in the offspring, and the mechanisms are u...

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Main Authors: Ning Tang, Zhong-Cheng Luo, Lin Zhang, Tao Zheng, Pianpian Fan, Yexuan Tao, Fengxiu Ouyang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2020.550319/full