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This is a Observational study (also classified as: In Vitro Study).

August 20, 2025DiabetesOpen Access

DNA Methylation Biomarkers Predict Offspring Metabolic Risk From Mothers With Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy

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JAJoy AssafHôpital Cochin IKIshant KhuranaBaker Heart and Diabetes Institute RZR. ZakiAl-Azhar University

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Analysis reveals how cord blood dna methylation biomarkers predict metabolic dysfunction in offspring, suggesting potential long-term impacts of maternal glycemic status.

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DNA methylation biomarkers in cord blood predict metabolic dysfunction in offspring, showing significant implications for long-term health.
The study identified 19 differentially methylated regions that improved prediction of β-cell dysfunction, increasing accuracy scores from 0.53-0.68 to 0.71-0.95.
Assessment utilized methylation sequencing on cord blood samples from mothers with varying glycemic statuses, linking hyperglycemia exposure to offspring risks.
Findings underscore the significance of epigenetic modifications at birth as indicators of diabetes risk, emphasizing maternal health during pregnancy.

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Assaf et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af4cd8ad7bf08b1ead63fc https://doi.org/10.2337/db25-0105

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Analysis reveals how cord blood dna methylation biomarkers predict metabolic dysfunction in offspring, suggesting potential long-term impacts of maternal glycemic status.

DNA Methylation Biomarkers Predict Offspring Metabolic Risk From Mothers With Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy

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DNA Methylation Biomarkers Predict Offspring Metabolic Risk From Mothers With Hyperglycemia in Pregnancy

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