Assisted reproduction causes intrauterus growth restriction by disrupting placental lipid metabolism
Yubao Wei, Shuqiang Chen, Xiuying Huang, Sin Man Lam, Guanghou Shui, Fangzhen Sun
This study shows that IVF disrupts placental lipid metabolism, leading to intrauterus growth restriction and low birth weight by altering gene expression and imprinting status.
bioRxiv · Nov 8, 2015 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology