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Correlation between the TSHRc-Asp727Glu polymorphism and plasma thyroid stimulating hormone levels in Romanian preeclamptic women.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology - 1 Apr 2011
Procopciuc Lucia Maria, Hazi Georgeta Maria, Caracostea Gabriela, Dragotoiu Gh, Iordache Georgiana, Olteanu Ileana, Stamatian F
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To analyze the influence of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and/or the Asp727Glu polymorphism on the severity and perinatal outcome of preeclampsia. METHODS: Forty-nine women with preeclampsia and 58 normal pregnant women were genotyped for the TSHRc-Asp727Glu polymorphism using PCR-RFLP methods. The plasma TSH levels were measured by ELISA method. RESULTS: Fourteen (77.78%) women of 18 pregnant...
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