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A potential novel spontaneous preterm birth gene, AR, identified by linkage and association analysis of X chromosomal markers.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Karjalainen Minna K, Huusko Johanna M, Ulvila Johanna, Sotkasiira Jenni, Luukkonen Aino, Teramo Kari, Plunkett Jevon, Anttila Verneri, Palotie Aarno, Haataja Ritva, Muglia Louis J, Hallman Mikko
Abstract excerpt
Preterm birth is the major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. In many cases, it has severe life-long consequences for the health and neurological development of the newborn child. More than 50% of all preterm births are spontaneous, and currently there is no effective prevention. Several...
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