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No observed association for mitochondrial SNPs with preterm delivery and related outcomes.
Pediatric research - 1 Nov 2012
Alleman Brandon W, Myking Solveig, Ryckman Kelli K, Myhre Ronny, Feingold Eleanor, Feenstra Bjarke, Geller Frank, Boyd Heather A, Shaffer John R, Zhang Qi, Begum Ferdouse, Crosslin David, Doheny Kim, Pugh Elizabeth, Pay Aase Serine Devold, Ostensen Ingrid H G, Morken Nils-Halvdan, Magnus Per, Marazita Mary L, Jacobsson Bo, Melbye Mads, Murray Jeffrey C
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BACKGROUND: Preterm delivery (PTD) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Epidemiologic studies indicate recurrence of PTD is maternally inherited, creating a strong possibility that mitochondrial variants contribute to its etiology. This study examines the association between mitochondrial genotypes and PTD and related outcomes. METHODS: This study combined, through meta-analysis, two...
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