Prenatal Dexamethasone Exposure Programs the Development of the Pancreas and the Secretion of Insulin in Rats

There is increasing epidemiological evidence indicating that many chronic diseases originate during early life, even before birth, through what are termed fetal programming effects. Prenatal glucocorticoid is frequently used clinically to accelerate the maturation of the lung, but its long-term effects remain unclear.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research