The role of intrauterine growth retardation on postnatal lipid metabolism and its mechanism / 国际儿科学杂志

ABSTRACT

Intrauterine growth retardation( IUGR) is a common complication during pregnancy. Epide-miological and clinical studies have shown that IUGR has a long-term impact on postnatal lipid metabolism. The effect of IUGR on postnatal lipid metabolism is accomplished by regulating signal pathways of fatty acid and cholesterol metabolism,which may be mediated by epigenetic modifications. Further study of these epigenetic mechanisms could lead to a novel way for prevention and treatment of adulthood diseases, including dyslipi-demia,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome.