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Vascular endothelial growth factor gene polymorphism and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Thorax - 1 Mar 2005
Medford A R L, Keen L J, Bidwell J L, Millar A B
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BACKGROUND: Non-cardiogenic pulmonary oedema is a characteristic feature of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The properties of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as a potent vascular permogen and mitogen have led to investigation of its potential role in this condition. Lower VEGF plasma levels have been linked to the presence of the T allele in the +936 CT polymorphism. We hypothesised that...
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