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Single-nucleotide polymorphisms in genes involved in placental function and unexplained stillbirth.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Oct 2012
Ferrari Francesca, Facchinetti Fabio, Yin Huaizhi, Saade George R, Longo Monica
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between unexplained stillbirth (SB) and single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes involved in placental function using a well-characterized cohort. STUDY DESIGN: Placentas were obtained from 50 unexplained SB and 46 live birth controls. Classification of stillbirth was by Wigglesworth criteria. SBs were stratified by weight: appropriate...
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