Article
Recurrent pregnancy failure is associated with a polymorphism in the p53 tumour suppressor gene.
Human reproduction (Oxford, England) - 1 Apr 2005
Pietrowski Detlef, Bettendorf Hertha, Riener Eva-Katrin, Keck Christoph, Hefler Lukas A, Huber Johannes C, Tempfer Clemens
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The p53 tumour suppressor gene is a well-known factor regulating apoptosis in a wide variety of cells and tissues. Alterations in the p53 gene are among the most common genetic changes in human cancers. In addition, recent data provide evidence that p53 plays a critical role in mediating pregnancy by regulating steroid hormone activation. In idiopathic recurrent miscarriages (IRM), causes and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
