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Nutriepigenomics in perinatal medicine: maternal nutrition as a modulator of fetal gene expression and long-term health

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Andonotopo, Wiku, Bachnas, Muhammad Adrianes, Dewantiningrum, Julian, Adi Pramono, Mochammad Besari, Sulistyowati, Sri, Hariyasa Sanjaya, I. Nyoman, Stanojevic, Milan, Kurjak, Asim·2026·Journal of Perinatal Medicine

Abstract

Introduction: Maternal nutrition during pregnancy can influence fetal development through epigenetic modifications, affecting gene expression without altering DNA sequence. Nutriepigenomics – the study of nutrient-driven epigenetic regulation – provides critical insights into how prenatal nutritional exposures can shape immediate and lifelong health outcomes. Content: This narrative review synthesizes evidence from human cohort studies and experimental animal models on how macro- and micronutrients, including folate, vitamin B12, choline, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and bioactive compounds such as polyphenols and resveratrol, modify key epigenetic processes. These include DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNA regulation, particularly within the placenta and developing fetal tissues. Summary: Maternal diet-induced epigenetic changes influence fetal metabolic programming, neurodevelopment, immune maturation, and organogenesis, with impacts detectable at birth and persisting into adulthood. Evidence indicates associations with altered birthweight trajectories, increased risk of childhood obesity and immune dysregulation, and potential elevation in lifelong cardiometabolic and neuropsychiatric disease risk. Outlook: Integrating nutriepigenomic insights into perinatal care offers opportunities for early preventive strategies and personalized nutrition interventions. Translational application of epigenetic biomarkers, coupled with population-level nutritional policies, could reduce disease risk across generations and improve long-term population health outcomes.

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  • Such changes may also modify placental nutrient transport, promote compensatory nutrient delivery, and predispose offspring to metabolic disorders later in life.

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Andonotopo, W., Bachnas, M. A., Dewantiningrum, J., Adi Pramono, M. B., Sulistyowati, S., Hariyasa Sanjaya, I. N., Stanojevic, M., & Kurjak, A.
Affiliations
  • Fetomaternal Division , Women Health Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Eka Hospital BSD , Serpong Tangerang, Banten , Indonesia
  • Sebelas Maret University (ID)
  • Diponegoro University (ID)
  • Fetomaternal Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Medical Faculty of Diponegoro University, Dr. Kariadi Hospital , Semarang , Indonesia
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Faculty of Medicine Universitas Udayana, Prof. dr. I.G.N.G Ngoerah General Hospital , Denpasar , Bali , Indonesia
  • Department of Neonatology and Rare Diseases , Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw , Poland
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Medical School University of Zagreb , Zagreb , Croatia
Corresponding author
Andonotopo, Wiku
Venue
Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Published
2025-09-17
Volume
54
Issue
2
Pages
244-257
ISSN
  • 0300-5577 (ISSN-L)
  • 1619-3997
OpenAlex
W4414317451
Cited by
15
References
86
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 5
FWCI
3.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Perinatal Medicine (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health › Birth, Development, and Health
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
Keywords
maternal nutrition, fetal gene expression, epigenetic regulation, DNA methylation, histone modifications, non-coding RNA, placenta, fetal programming, birth weight, childhood obesity, immune dysregulation, cardiometabolic disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, folic acid, vitamin B12, choline, vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, resveratrol, perinatal care, personalized nutrition, epigenetic biomarkers
MeSH terms
Animals, Female, Humans, Pregnancy, DNA Methylation, Maternal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Prenatal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Epigenesis, Genetic, Fetal Development, Nutrigenomics

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