Fetal growth

Fetal growth requires the correct balance of nutrients, oxygen, and growth factors operating under the direction of a genetic plan modified by maternal factors. The classic hormones of postnatal growth play differing roles with alternative controls compared to those after birth. The study of conditi...

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Published in:	Clinics in perinatology Vol. 25; no. 4; p. 917
Main Author:	Styne, D M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-12-1998
Subjects:	Embryonic and Fetal Development - physiology Epidermal Growth Factor - physiology Fetal Growth Retardation - etiology Fetal Growth Retardation - physiopathology Fibroblast Growth Factors - physiology Growth Substances - physiology Humans Infant, Low Birth Weight - growth & development Infant, Newborn Insulin - physiology Oncogenes - physiology Somatomedins - physiology
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Summary:	Fetal growth requires the correct balance of nutrients, oxygen, and growth factors operating under the direction of a genetic plan modified by maternal factors. The classic hormones of postnatal growth play differing roles with alternative controls compared to those after birth. The study of conditions of abnormal fetal growth illuminates the mechanism of normal fetal growth. It is now apparent that abnormal birth weight leads to long-term consequences.
ISSN:	0095-5108
DOI:	10.1016/S0095-5108(18)30090-3