Effect of maternal iron deficiency on placental gene expression on gestational day 18.5 in rats
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ABSTRACT: Iron deficiency occurs when iron demands chronically exceed intake, and is particularly prevalent in pregnant women. Iron deficiency during pregnancy poses health risks for the baby. The placenta serves as the interface between a pregnant mother and her baby; thus, maternal iron deficiency may indirectly impact fetal growth and development by altering placental function. In this study, pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats were fed either a low-iron or iron-replete diet starting two weeks before mating. On gestational day 18.5, RNA was collected, and a Clariom S microarray was performed to elucidate differences in gene expression between gestaional day 18.5 placentas isolated from dams fed iron replete or iron deficient diets.
ORGANISM(S): Rattus norvegicus
PROVIDER: GSE163226 | GEO | 2021/11/10
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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