Programming of metabolism by adipokines during development

Nature Reviews Endocrinology, Published online: 13 April 2023; doi:10.1038/s41574-023-00828-1Mammals are highly susceptible to being permanently influenced by maternal factors and nutritional status during the intrauterine and early postnatal periods. This Review summarizes and discusses the potential role of several adipokines, including leptin and adiponectin, in inducing metabolic programming through their effects during development.
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