The epigenome and developmental origins of health and disease. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Cheryl S. Rosenfeld.
• Editors: Rosenfeld, Cheryl
• Contents: 1: Introduction to the Concept of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD); 2: Historical Perspective of DOHaD in Humans; 3. Overview of the Periconceptional Period through Post-Implantational Embryonic Development and Critical Windows of Time; 4. Introduction to Epigenetic Mechanisms: The Probable Common Thread for Various DOHaD Effects; 5. Introduction to Fetal Hormonal Development and Programming; 6. Parental Nutrition and DOHaD; 7. Example Environmental Chemicals and DOHaD; 8. Maternal Neurological Disorders, Stress, Trauma, and DOHaD; 9. Cardiovascular Disorders and DOHaD; 10. Reproductive Disorders and DOHaD (I); 11. Reproductive Disorders and DOHaD (II); 12. Immune Disorders and DOHaD (I); 13. Immune Disorders and DOHaD (II); 14. Neurobehavioral Disorders and DOHaD; 15. Metabolic Disorders and DOHaD; 16. Renal Disorders and DOHaD; 17. Cancer and DOHaD; 18. Gastrointestinal System and DOHaD; 19. How the Father Might Epigenetically Program the Risk for DOHaD Effects in His Offspring; 20. Linkage Between In Utero Environmental Changes and Premature Birth; 21. Sex Specific DOHaD Effects in Humans and Animal Models; 22. Transgenerational Propagation of In Utero/Postnatal Environmental Changes; 23. Overall Resilience and Ability of the Conceptus to Cope with In Utero Environmental Changes; 24. How DOHaD Effects Have and Should Continue to Guide Public Policy Decisions and Legal Decisions; 25. Monitoring and Reversing Harmful DOHaD Effects; 26. Overall Resources to Keep Up with the Rapidly Advancing DOHaD Field and Future Directions
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 616.042; Medical genetics; Fetus -- Development
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780128016725
• Related ISBNs: 9780128013830
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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