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Genetic aspects of preeclampsia and the HELLP syndrome.
Journal of pregnancy - 1 Jan 2014
Haram Kjell, Mortensen Jan Helge, Nagy Bálint
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Both preeclampsia and the HELLP syndrome have their origin in the placenta. The aim of this study is to review genetic factors involved in development of preeclampsia and the HELLP syndrome using literature search in PubMed. A familial cohort links chromosomes 2q, 5q, and 13q to preeclampsia. The chromosome 12q is coupled with the HELLP syndrome. The STOX1 gene, the ERAP1 and 2 genes, the syncytin envelope gene,...
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