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Association of VEGFA gene polymorphisms and VEGFA plasma levels with spontaneous preterm birth.
Pharmacogenetics and genomics - 1 Apr 2015
Langmia Immaculate Mbongo, Apalasamy Yamunah D, Omar Siti Z, Mohamed Zahurin
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BACKGROUND: Angiogenic pathway regulating genes such as vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) have been implicated in preterm birth (PTB) complications. Research shows that the VEGFA/VEGF receptor system plays an important role in the regulation of circulating progesterone level. Attenuation of VEGFA signaling at mid pregnancy results in onset of labor and parturition because of a reduction in circulating...
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