Determinants of placental iodine concentrations in a mild-to-moderate iodine-deficient population: an ENVIRONAGE cohort study

Determinants of placental iodine concentrations in a mild-to-moderate iodine-deficient population: an ENVIRONAGE cohort study

Abstract Background Iodine is an essential trace element for the production of thyroid hormones, and plays a key role during the gestational period for optimal foetal growth and (neuro-)development. To this day, iodine deficiency remains a global burden. Previous studies indicate that the placenta c...

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Main Authors: Kristof Y. Neven, Bianca Cox, Karen Vrijens, Michelle Plusquin, Harry A. Roels, Ann Ruttens, Tim S. Nawrot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Neonates
Placenta
Iodine
Weight gain
Alcohol
BMI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-020-02601-8

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