Influence of Maternal Infection and Pregnancy Complications on Cord Blood Telomere Length.

Keith Tsz Suen Tung Catherine Man Wai Hung Douglas A Brownridge Rosa Sze Man Wong Hing Wai Tsang Wilfred Hing-Sang Wong Camilla Kin Ming Lo Winnie Wan Yee Tso Gilbert T Chua Benjamin K Yee Ian Chi Kei Ck Wong Wing Cheong Leung Patrick Ip

Published in: Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity (2021)

This study consolidates evidence on the impact of adverse intrauterine environment at the cellular level. Maternal infection was significantly associated with shorter cord blood TL in a unique manner such that its presence may critically determine the susceptibility of telomere to other factors.

Keyphrases

cord blood
pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
pregnant women
emergency department
risk factors
preterm birth
weight gain
weight loss