Brain Outcomes in Runted Piglets: A Translational Model of Fetal Growth Restriction

• Published in: Developmental neuroscience Vol. 44; no. 4-5; pp. 194 - 204
• Main Authors: Chand, Kirat K., Pannek, Kerstin, Colditz, Paul B., Wixey, Julie A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland 01.09.2022
• Subjects: Models of Developmental Brain Injury and Therapy; Newborn brain injury; Animal model; Fetal growth retardation

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is associated with long-term neurodevelopmental disabilities including learning and behavioral disorders, autism, and cerebral palsy. Persistent changes in brain structure and function that are associated with developmental disabilities are demonstrated in FGR neonates...