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Mannose binding lectin genotypes are not associated with increased risk of unexplained recurrent pregnancy loss.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Jun 2013
Berger Dara S, Merhi Zaher, Hogge W Allen, Ferrell Robert E
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Immune response to infections has been associated with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). Low plasma mannose binding lectin (MBL) levels, an innate immunity factor in infections, has been related to RPL. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that MBL genotypes that are known to cause reduced plasma MBL levels are significantly more frequent among women experiencing unexplained RPL. METHODS: This study...
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