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Patterns of cytokine profiles differ with pregnancy outcome and ethnicity
16 May 2008
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) is hypothesized to be an inflammatory response disease. However, no single factor alone is likely to explain PTB risk. It is more probable that coordinated networks of cytokines affect risk. METHODS: Therefore, we examined the relationships between amniotic fluid (AF) cytokines/chemokines and related biomarkers in PTB and normal term deliveries in African Americans and Caucasians....
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