Background
Fetal growth restriction (FGR) includes intrauterine growth retardation(IUGR) and low birth weight(LBW). FGR is the main cause of perinatal illness and death. Metabolic syndrome (MS) includes several common chronic diseases which can cause death and disability, such as adiposity, diabetes, hypertension and so on. The epidemiological investigation shows that low birth weight is a high-risk factor of adult MS. The mechanism behind this phenomenon becomes a research focus. Because the rese...