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Genetic analysis of membrane cofactor protein (CD46) of the complement system in women with and without preeclamptic pregnancies.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Lokki A Inkeri, Aalto-Viljakainen Tia, Meri Seppo, Laivuori Hannele
Abstract excerpt
Preeclampsia is a common disorder of pregnancy characterized by endothelial dysfunction. It may be life-threatening for the mother and fetus in severe cases. Dysregulation of the complement system has been suggested to predispose women to preeclampsia. Complement is part of the innate and adaptive immune systems and potentially capable of causing inflammation and tissue damage. Membrane cofactor protein MCP...
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