Prenatal methamphetamine exposure causes dysfunction in glucose metabolism and low birthweight

Methamphetamine (METH) is a psychostimulant drug that induces addiction. Previous epidemiological studies have demonstrated that maternal METH abuse during pregnancy causes low birthweight (LBW) in the offspring. As a source of essential nutrients, in particular glucose, the placenta plays a key rol...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Endocrinology
Main Authors:	Miyuki Doi, Nanako Nakama, Takuya Sumi, Noriyoshi Usui, Shoichi Shimada
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Subjects:	methamphetamine addiction drug abuse low birthweight (LBW) metabolism placenta
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.1023984/full