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Amniotic fluid insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 concentration as early indicator of fetal growth restriction.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 May 2009
Murisier-Petetin Geraldine, Gremlich Sandrine, Damnon Francoise, Reymondin Danielle, Hohlfeld Patrick, Gerber Stefan
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OBJECTIVE: Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) is an important regulator of fetal growth and its bioavailability depends on insulin-like growth factor binding proteins (IGFBPs). Genes coding for IGF-I and IGFBP3 are polymorphic. We hypothesized that either amniotic fluid protein concentration at...
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