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Published on in Vol 15 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/84522, first published .
Impact of Antenatal Corticosteroids on Brain Function and Underlying Mechanisms in Preclinical Studies: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Impact of Antenatal Corticosteroids on Brain Function and Underlying Mechanisms in Preclinical Studies: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Impact of Antenatal Corticosteroids on Brain Function and Underlying Mechanisms in Preclinical Studies: Protocol for a Systematic Review

Mauritz F Herselman   1, 2 * , BLabMed (Hons), PhD ;   Tara Hislop   1, 2 * , BHMS (Hons) ;   Sebastian D McBride   3 , BSc, PhD ;   Mitchell C Lock   1, 2 , BMedSc, BMedPharmSc (Hons), PhD ;   Janna L Morrison   1, 2 , BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD ;   Kathryn L Gatford   1, 2 , BAgrSc (Hons), PhD

1 School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia

2 Robinson Research Institute, College of Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia

3 Department of Life Sciences, Aberystwyth University, Aberyswyth, United Kingdom

*these authors contributed equally

Corresponding Author:

  • Kathryn L Gatford, BAgrSc (Hons), PhD
  • School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science
  • University of Adelaide
  • Adelaide Health & Medical Sciences building, corner George St and North Terrace
  • Adelaide, SA 5005
  • Australia
  • Phone: +61 883134158
  • Email: kathy.gatford@adelaide.edu.au