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The A6936G polymorphism of the endothelial protein C receptor gene is associated with the risk of unexplained foetal loss in Mediterranean European couples.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Oct 2009
Cochery-Nouvellon Eva, Chauleur Céline, Demattei Christophe, Mercier Eric, Fabbro-Peray Pascale, Marès Pierre, Mismetti Patrick, Lissalde-Lavigne Géraldine, Gris Jean-Christophe
Abstract excerpt
The endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) is expressed by trophoblast cells. Mid-gestation pregnancy loss is described in animals with a haemochorial placenta lacking EPCR. The A6936G allele of the EPCR gene (PROCR) may be associated with lower EPCR densities on trophoblasts, but data are lacking for its effect on the risk of pregnancy loss in humans. A 1:2 case-control study on unexplained pregnancy loss was...
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