Early origins of disease

D. B. Hardy, D. J. Hoffman

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Epidemiologic and clinical research now provide strong support for the developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD), which suggests that nutritional insults in utero can lead to long-term metabolic in postnatal life. Animal models have further elucidated the underlying potential epigenetic, metabolic, and endocrine mechanisms behind DOHaD. This article presents a summary of current clinical and animal research that supports the concept of DOHaD, as well as potential mechanisms and interactions that explain how nutrition in utero can impact short-term fetal development and long-term health in postnatal life.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Human Nutrition
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 1-4, Fourth Edition
PublisherElsevier
Pages50-57
Number of pages8
Volume1-4
ISBN (Electronic)9780323908160
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2023
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering
  • General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Keywords

  • DNA methylation
  • Developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD)
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Epigenetics
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
  • Oxidative stress
  • Placental insufficiency
  • Postnatal catch-up growth
  • Posttranslational histone modifications
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • microRNAs

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