Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5586045 | Placenta | 2017 | 25 Pages |
Abstract
Our study identified overall and sex-specific associations between placental genetic variations in vitamin D metabolism and birthweight. If confirmed by larger replication studies, observed associations may provide insight into mechanistic underpinnings of the relationships between placental vitamin D metabolism and birth size.
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Authors
Tsegaselassie Workalemahu, Sylvia E. Badon, Michal Dishi-Galitzky, Chunfang Qiu, Michelle A. Williams, Tanya Sorensen, Daniel A. Enquobahrie,