Epigenetic signature of preterm birth in adult twins

Epigenetic signature of preterm birth in adult twins

Abstract Background Preterm birth is a leading cause of perinatal mortality and long-term health consequences. Epigenetic mechanisms may have been at play in preterm birth survivors, and these could be persistent and detrimental to health later in life. Methods We performed a genome-wide DNA methyla...

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Main Authors: Qihua Tan, Shuxia Li, Morten Frost, Marianne Nygaard, Mette Soerensen, Martin Larsen, Kaare Christensen, Lene Christiansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Clinical Epigenetics
Subjects:
Preterm birth
Twins
Epigenetics
Epigenome-wide association study
Adults
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13148-018-0518-8

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