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HLA-G gene polymorphism in human placentas: possible association of G*0106 allele with preeclampsia and miscarriage.
Biology of reproduction - 1 Sept 2008
Moreau Philippe, Contu Licinio, Alba Francesco, Lai Sara, Simoes Renata, Orrù Sandro, Carcassi Carlo, Roger Michel, Rabreau Michèle, Carosella Edgardo D
Abstract excerpt
Definite causes for several pathologies of pregnancy remain unknown. In light of several recent studies, however, diminished or aberrant HLA-G expression may be associated with certain complication of pregnancy and be linked to HLA-G polymorphism. We analyzed DNA from 60 normal placentas (controls), 140 placentas from miscarriage, 36 placentas from preeclampsia, 76 placentas from fetal hypotrophy, and 34...
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