Elsevier

The Lancet

Volume 355, Issue 9211, 8 April 2000, Pages 1241-1242
The Lancet

Research Letters
Association of maternal G protein β3 subunit 825T allele with low birthweight

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Summary

Weight at birth has been associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in adult life. We found an association between the maternal G protein β3 subunit 825T allele and low birthweight in babies born to women without other risks for reduced fetal growth.

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