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Sequence variants in oxytocin pathway genes and preterm birth: a candidate gene association study.
BMC medical genetics - 26 Jul 2013
Kim Jinsil, Stirling Kara J, Cooper Margaret E, Ascoli Mario, Momany Allison M, McDonald Erin L, Ryckman Kelli K, Rhea Lindsey, Schaa Kendra L, Cosentino Viviana, Gadow Enrique, Saleme Cesar, Shi Min, Hallman Mikko, Plunkett Jevon, Teramo Kari A, Muglia Louis J, Feenstra Bjarke, Geller Frank, Boyd Heather A, Melbye Mads, Marazita Mary L, Dagle John M, Murray Jeffrey C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) is a complex disorder associated with significant neonatal mortality and morbidity and long-term adverse health consequences. Multiple lines of evidence suggest that genetic factors play an important role in its etiology. This study was designed to identify genetic variation associated with PTB in oxytocin pathway genes whose role in parturition is well known. METHODS: To identify...
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