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Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 4G/5G polymorphism and susceptibility to endometriosis in the Italian population.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Oct 2009
Gentilini Davide, Vigano Paola, Castaldi Davide, Mari Daniela, Busacca Mauro, Vercellini Paolo, Somigliana Edgardo, di Blasio Anna Maria
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Some controversy exists for the potential association of the plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) gene polymorphism 4G/5G and susceptibility to endometriosis. To clarify this issue, we have examined the prevalence of this polymorphism in a case-control study in the Italian population. STUDY DESIGN: The PAI-1 4G/5G polymorphism was evaluated in n=368 reproductive year aged Caucasian women who...
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