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A single nucleotide polymorphism in the promoter of the LOXL1 gene and its relationship to pelvic organ prolapse and preterm premature rupture of membranes.
Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) - 1 May 2009
Ferrell Georgia, Lu Minyan, Stoddard Paul, Sammel Mary D, Romero Roberto, Strauss Jerome F, Matthews Catherine A
Abstract excerpt
Pelvic organ prolapse and preterm premature rupture of membranes, the 2 conditions which have in common weakening of the tensile strength of tissues, are thought to be caused, in part, by abnormal extracellular matrix synthesis and/or catabolism. We identified a new single nucleotide polymorphism (NT_010194(LOXL1):g.45008784A>C) in the promoter of the LOXL1 gene, which is essential for elastin synthesis. Promoter...
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