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Maternal Vitamin D Status in Preeclampsia: Seasonal Changes Are Not Influenced by Placental Gene Expression of Vitamin D Metabolizing Enzymes
22 Aug 2014
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy develops in 2-8% of pregnancies worldwide. Winter season and vitamin D deficiency have been associated with its onset. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of season on maternal vitamin D status and placental vitamin D metabolism. METHODS: 25-OH vitamin D and 1,25-(OH)2 vitamin D were measured in maternal serum obtained during the winter or summer...
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