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Maternal Inflammation: A Threat to Infant Brain Development

4/1/2025

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Maternal inflammation during pregnancy can hinder infant brain development, according to a study from Nagoya University. It reduces vital CD11c-positive microglia, essential for myelination, and leads to lower IGF-1 levels in preterm infants, suggesting possible long-term cognitive issues. Focusing on these microglia could pave the way for innovative treatments for impacted infants.

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Maternal inflammation during pregnancy can hinder infant brain development, according to a study from Nagoya University. It reduces vital CD11c-positive microglia, essential for myelination, and leads to lower IGF-1 levels in preterm infants, suggesting possible long-term cognitive issues. Focusing on these microglia could pave the way for innovative treatments for impacted infants.