Oxidative Stress Mediates the Fetal Programming of Hypertension by Glucocorticoids
The field of cardiovascular fetal programming has emphasized the importance of the uterine environment on postnatal cardiovascular health. Studies have linked increased fetal glucocorticoid exposure, either from exogenous sources (such as dexamethasone (Dex) injections), or from maternal stress, to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/4/531 |