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Fas (TNFRSF6) gene polymorphism in pregnant women with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets and in their neonates.
Obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Mar 2006
Sziller István, Hupuczi Petronella, Normand Neil, Halmos Amrita, Papp Zoltán, Witkin Steven S
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether an A>G polymorphism at position -670 in the gene coding for Fas (gene symbol TNFRSF6) is associated with hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (HELLP) syndrome. METHODS: In a retrospective study, buccal swabs from 81 women with the complete form of HELLP syndrome and 83 normotensive control women with uncomplicated full-term pregnancy, and 110 of their neonates, were...
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