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Genetic variants of vascular endothelial growth factor and risk for the development of endometriosis.
In vivo (Athens, Greece) - 1 Jan 2000
Attar Rukset, Agachan Bedia, Kuran Sibel Bulgurcuoglu, Toptas Bahar, Eraltan Ilhan Yaylim, Attar Erkut, Isbir Turgay
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Endometriosis is regarded as a complex disese, in which genetic and environmental factors contribute to the disease phenotype. Whether vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) -460 C/T and +405 G/C polymorphisms are associated with susceptibility to endometriosis was investigated. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Diagnosis of endometriosis was made on the basis of laparoscopic findings. Stage of...
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