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Paraoxonase gene polymorphism and vitamin levels during pregnancy: Relationship with maternal oxidative stress and neonatal birthweights.
Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) - 1 Oct 2006
Min Jungwon, Park Hyesook, Park Bohyun, Kim Young Ju, Park Jongsun, Lee Hwayoung, Ha Eunhee, Park Eunae, Hong Yun Chul
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to determine the association between maternal oxidative stress and adverse birth outcome, and serum vitamin levels and paraoxonase (PON) polymorphism during pregnancy. We investigated 276 pregnant women who visited a hospital for prenatal care during gestational weeks 24 and 28. We measured serum Vitamins C and E levels and urinary levels of 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OH-dG). We...
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