title: Fetal growth.
abstract: Fetal growth requires the correct balance of nutrients, oxygen, and growth factors operating under the direction of a genetic plan modified by maternal factors. The classic hormones of postnatal growth play differing roles with alternative controls compared to those after birth. The study of conditions of abnormal fetal growth illuminates the mechanism of normal fetal growth. It is now apparent that abnormal birth weight leads to long-term consequences.
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of California, Davis Medical Center, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Styne
mesh_terms: D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development / Q000502:physiology*; D004815:Epidermal Growth Factor / Q000502:physiology; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005346:Fibroblast Growth Factors / Q000502:physiology; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight / Q000254:growth & development; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007328:Insulin / Q000502:physiology; D009857:Oncogenes / Q000502:physiology; D013002:Somatomedins / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances; D007328:Insulin; D013002:Somatomedins; D005346:Fibroblast Growth Factors; D004815:Epidermal Growth Factor