Author : Graham J. Burton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Developmental biology
ISBN : 0511933126
The Placenta and Human Developmental Programming by Graham J. Burton Pdf
"Developmental programming is a rapidly advancing discipline of great importance to basic scientists and health professionals alike. The book considers the materno-fetal supply line, and how perturbations of placental development impact on its functional capacity. Chapters examine ways in which environmental, immunological and vascular insults regulate expression of conventional and imprinted genes, along with their impact on placental shape and size, transport, metabolism and endocrine function. Research in animal models is integrated with human clinical and epidemiological data, and questions for future research are identified. Transcripts of discussions between the authors allow readers to engage with controversial issues."--Publisher.