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World J Diabetes. Sep 15, 2011; 2(9): 137-148
Published online Sep 15, 2011. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v2.i9.137
Developmental programming of the metabolic syndrome - critical windows for intervention
Mark H Vickers
Mark H Vickers, Liggins Institute and the National Research Centre for Growth and Development, University of Auckland, Auckland 1023, New Zealand
Author contributions: Vickers MH was the sole contributor to this paper.
Supported by Health Research Council of New Zealand, Marsden Fund of the Royal Society, Foundation for Research Science and Technology and National Research Centre for Growth and Development
Correspondence to: Mark H Vickers, Dr., Liggins Institute and the National Research Centre for Growth and Development, University of Auckland, 2-6 Park Avenue, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand. m.vickers@auckland.ac.nz
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Received: March 2, 2011
Revised: August 15, 2011
Accepted: August 31, 2011
Published online: September 15, 2011
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