Xiao-Feng Li

Perinatal HPA axis regulation and offspring neuropsychiatric development: mechanisms, developmental trajectories, and clinical implications

Maternal hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis regulation forms part of the maternal–placental–foetal system through which prenatal environments may influence offspring developmental trajectories. During pregnancy, cortisol supports placental function and foetal maturation; however, its developmental significance d...