Analysis of two birth tissues provides new insights into the epigenetic landscape of neonates born preterm

Analysis of two birth tissues provides new insights into the epigenetic landscape of neonates born preterm

Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB), defined as child birth before completion of 37 weeks of gestation, is a major challenge in perinatal health care and can bear long-term medical and financial burden. Over a million children die each year due to PTB complications, and those who survive can fac...

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Main Authors: Yonghui Wu, Xinyi Lin, Ives Yubin Lim, Li Chen, Ai Ling Teh, Julia L. MacIsaac, Kok Hian Tan, Michael S. Kobor, Yap Seng Chong, Peter D. Gluckman, Neerja Karnani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Clinical Epigenetics
Subjects:
Epigenome wide association study
Preterm birth
Gestational age
Tissue specificity
DNA methylation
Neonate
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13148-018-0599-4

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