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Adrenomedullin mRNA expression in placenta of preeclamptic women.
Ginekologia polska - 1 Aug 2011
Boć-Zalewska Adrianna, Seremak-Mrozikiewicz Agnieszka, Barlik Magdalena, Anna Bogacz, Mrozikiewicz Przemysław M, Grześkowiak Edmund, Drews Krzysztof
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Adrenomedullin (ADM) is indicated to be a biologically active polypeptide released by endothelium with strong hypotensive, long-acting vasodilatator properties. It is suggested that development of preeclampsia is partly related to decreased ADM influence on blood vessels. AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the adrenomedullin mRNA expression in placenta of preeclamptic women and...
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