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Placental Origins of Chronic Disease

Physiological reviews, 2016-10, Vol.96 (4), p.1509-1565 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

Copyright © 2016 the American Physiological Society. ;Copyright © 2016 the American Physiological Society 2016 American Physiological Society ;ISSN: 0031-9333 ;EISSN: 1522-1210 ;DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00029.2015 ;PMID: 27604528

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  • Title:
    Placental Origins of Chronic Disease
  • Author: Burton, Graham J ; Fowden, Abigail L ; Thornburg, Kent L
  • Subjects: Animals ; Chronic Disease ; Female ; Fetal Development - physiology ; Humans ; Maternal-Fetal Exchange - physiology ; Placenta - physiology ; Placentation - physiology ; Pregnancy ; Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects - physiopathology ; Reviews
  • Is Part Of: Physiological reviews, 2016-10, Vol.96 (4), p.1509-1565
  • Description: Epidemiological evidence links an individual's susceptibility to chronic disease in adult life to events during their intrauterine phase of development. Biologically this should not be unexpected, for organ systems are at their most plastic when progenitor cells are proliferating and differentiating. Influences operating at this time can permanently affect their structure and functional capacity, and the activity of enzyme systems and endocrine axes. It is now appreciated that such effects lay the foundations for a diverse array of diseases that become manifest many years later, often in response to secondary environmental stressors. Fetal development is underpinned by the placenta, the organ that forms the interface between the fetus and its mother. All nutrients and oxygen reaching the fetus must pass through this organ. The placenta also has major endocrine functions, orchestrating maternal adaptations to pregnancy and mobilizing resources for fetal use. In addition, it acts as a selective barrier, creating a protective milieu by minimizing exposure of the fetus to maternal hormones, such as glucocorticoids, xenobiotics, pathogens, and parasites. The placenta shows a remarkable capacity to adapt to adverse environmental cues and lessen their impact on the fetus. However, if placental function is impaired, or its capacity to adapt is exceeded, then fetal development may be compromised. Here, we explore the complex relationships between the placental phenotype and developmental programming of chronic disease in the offspring. Ensuring optimal placentation offers a new approach to the prevention of disorders such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity, which are reaching epidemic proportions.
  • Publisher: United States: American Physiological Society
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0031-9333
    EISSN: 1522-1210
    DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00029.2015
    PMID: 27604528
  • Source: Geneva Foundation Free Medical Journals at publisher websites
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