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Obstetrics
Studies advance knowledge in obstetrics research
July 7th, 2005
Obstetrics research advances have been reported from the United States, United States; lbrody@helix and Scotland. Study 1: Cornell University scientists have identified a gene variant in Hungarian women that is associated with increased risk of preeclampsia and preeclampsia-related intrauterine growth restriction in women delivering before 37 weeks gestation. "Fas-mediated apoptosis of maternal lymphocytes during pregnancy has been postulated to prevent the development of preeclampsia. A single adenine (A) to guanine (G) polymorphism at position -670 in the Fas gene (TNFRSF6) results in decreased Fas synthesis. The association between this...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-07-07)
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