| Literature DB >> 25712710 |
Rosario Montirosso, Livio Provenzi.
Abstract
Epigenetics refers to chemical modifications leading to changes in gene expression without any alteration of the DNA structure. We suggest ways through which epigenetic mechanisms might contribute to alter developmental trajectories in preterm infants. Although theoretical and methodological issues still need to be addressed, we discuss how epigenetics might be an emergent research field with potential innovative insights for researchers and clinicians involved in the neonatal care of preterm infants.Entities:
Keywords: behavioral epigenetics; neonatal intensive care unit; preterm birth; stress
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25712710 DOI: 10.1111/1552-6909.12559
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs ISSN: 0090-0311