Impact of Oxidative Stress in Fetal Programming
Joint Authors
Thompson, Loren P.
al-Hasan, Yazan
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intrauterine stress induces increased risk of adult disease through fetal programming mechanisms.
Oxidative stress can be generated by several conditions, such as, prenatal hypoxia, maternal under- and overnutrition, and excessive glucocorticoid exposure.
The role of oxidant molecules as signaling factors in fetal programming via epigenetic mechanisms is discussed.
By linking oxidative stress with dysregulation of specific target genes, we may be able to develop therapeutic strategies that protect against organ dysfunction in the programmed offspring.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thompson, Loren P.& al-Hasan, Yazan. 2012. Impact of Oxidative Stress in Fetal Programming. Journal of Pregnancy،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thompson, Loren P.& al-Hasan, Yazan. Impact of Oxidative Stress in Fetal Programming. Journal of Pregnancy No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482620
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thompson, Loren P.& al-Hasan, Yazan. Impact of Oxidative Stress in Fetal Programming. Journal of Pregnancy. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482620
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482620