The impact of cesarean delivery on infant DNA methylation

The impact of cesarean delivery on infant DNA methylation

Abstract Background Mounting evidence suggests that cesarean delivery may have a long-lasting effect on infant health. But the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to examine whether cesarean delivery on maternal request without any medical indications (CDMR) impacts DNA methylation...

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Main Authors: Qian Chen, Yanhong Ming, Yuexin Gan, Lisu Huang, Yanjun Zhao, Xia Wang, Yongjie Liu, Jun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Cesarean deliveries on maternal request
Cord blood
DNA methylation
Perinatal epidemiology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03748-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03748-y

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