articleEnvironmental Health PerspectivesJul 25, 2012DIAMOND OA

450K Epigenome-Wide Scan Identifies Differential DNA Methylation in Newborns Related to Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy

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Abstract

Background

Epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, due to in utero exposures may play a critical role in early programming for childhood and adult illness. Maternal smoking is a major risk factor for multiple adverse health outcomes in children, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear.

Objective

We investigated epigenome-wide methylation in cord blood of newborns in relation to maternal smoking during pregnancy.

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Keywords
  • DNA methylation
  • Epigenome
  • Epigenetics
  • Pregnancy
  • Methylation
  • CpG site
  • Biomarker
  • Cohort
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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