Genes and the preeclampsia syndrome.

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Preeclampsia is specific to pregnancy and is still a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity, affecting about 3% of women, but the underlying pathogenetic mechanisms still remain unclear. Immune maladaptation, placental ischemia and increased oxidative stress represent the main components discussed to be of etiologic importance, and they all may have genetic implications. Since the...

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