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Association of the TNF2 allele with eclampsia.
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation - 1 Jan 2004
Kaiser Thomas, Grehan Madonna, Brennecke Shaun P, Moses Eric K
Abstract excerpt
The genetic background predisposing pregnant women to the disorder pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (PE/E) is still unknown. There is compelling evidence to suspect involvement of the immune system in the development of PE/E. The aim of this current study was to investigate whether there is an association between the tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha -307 polymorphism and PE or eclampsia. In this study, 51 cases of...
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