2D:4D digit ratio is not a biomarker of developmental programming in baboons (Papio hamadryas species)

J Med Primatol. 2018 Feb;47(1):78-80. doi: 10.1111/jmp.12318. Epub 2017 Oct 16.

Abstract

We hypothesized second-to-fourth hand digit ratio (2D:4D) is a biomarker of developmental programming in 3 baboon groups: intrauterine growth restriction (7 females, 8 males), exposure during fetal life to synthetic glucocorticoids (4 females, 5 males), and controls (66 females, 20 males). 2D:4D was similar between sexes and groups.

Keywords: betamethasone; intrauterine growth restriction; maternal nutrient reduction; synthetic glucocorticoids.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomarkers / analysis*
  • Fetal Growth Retardation / diagnosis*
  • Fingers / anatomy & histology*
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage*
  • Monkey Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Papio hamadryas / embryology*
  • Sex Characteristics

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Glucocorticoids