Article
Vascular endothelial growth factor gene polymorphisms and endometriosis risk: a meta-analysis.
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics - 1 Jul 2012
Liang Shoujun, Huang Yin, Fan Yujuan
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) gene polymorphism has been reported to be associated with endometriosis risk. The purpose of the present study was to perform a comprehensive meta-analysis to explore whether VEGF gene polymorphisms confer risk to endometriosis. METHODS: By searching PubMed and EMBASE databases, a total of 11 studies were identified. Crude odds ratio (OR) and their...
Topics
- Endometriosis
- Female
- Humans
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Risk Factors
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A
