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Placental abruption is more frequent in women with the angiotensinogen Thr235 mutation.
Placenta - 1 Jul 2007
Zhang X Q, Craven C, Nelson L, Varner M W, Ward K J
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OBJECTIVE: Obstetrical complications such as preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and placental abruption are associated with inadequate placental perfusion. Previous studies have shown that the angiotensinogen (AGT) Thr235 mutation is associated with abnormal remodeling of the uterine spiral arteries and occurs at higher frequencies in preeclampsia. This study was done to evaluate whether the AGT Thr235...
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