Immune epigenetic age in pregnancy and 1 year after birth: Associations with weight change.

Kharah M RossJudith CarrollSteve HorvathCalvin J HobelMary E Coussons-ReadChristine Dunkel Schetter

Published in: American journal of reproductive immunology (New York, N.Y. : 1989) (2020)

Women appear to become younger from pregnancy to the post-partum period based on specific epigenetic age indices. Further, BMI at 1 year after birth that reflects weight retention predicted greater epigenetic aging during this period.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
dna methylation
body mass index
gene expression
weight gain
preterm birth
weight loss
gestational age
physical activity
pregnant women
polycystic ovary syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle