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Genetic polymorphism of microsomal epoxide hydrolase enzyme gene in preeclamptic females.
The American journal of the medical sciences - 1 Apr 2012
Kamal Mennat Allah, Elsaadany Zainab Ali, Fouad Nevien Bahaa, Elaal Asmaa Ahmed A, Makhlouf Manal Mohamed, Shabaan Mona Mohamed, Elrahman Dalia Roshdi A
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INTRODUCTION: Microsomal epoxide hydrolase enzyme is involved in xenobiotics detoxification. It catalyzes the phase I hydrolysis of epoxides and plays a role in the detoxification processes and in the metabolism of endogenous and exogenous compounds. Preeclampsia, which is one of the most serious complications of pregnancy, may be due to an imbalance between these compounds, such as lipid peroxides and...
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