摘要 |
Detection of epigenetic alteration, especially methylation, of a gene or a combination of genes, preferably in a perinatal tissue sample such as umbilical cord, for predicting diverse phenotypic characteristics such as propensity for obesity, altered body composition, impaired cognition, low bone mineral content, neuro-behavioural problems and altered cardiovascular structure and function occurring in an individual. |
申请人 |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON;AUCKLAND UNISERVICES LIMITED |
发明人 |
GODFREY, KEITH MALCOLM;BURDGE, GRAHAM CHARLES;HANSON, MARK ADRIAN;LILLYCROP, KAREN ANN;VICKERS, MARK HEDLEY;GLUCKMAN, PETER DAVID;COOPER, CYRUS |