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Analysis of the gene polymorphism of aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in women with preeclampsia.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Feb 2016
Bogacz Anna, Bartkowiak-Wieczorek Joanna, Procyk Danuta, Seremak-Mrozikiewicz Agnieszka, Majchrzycki Marian, Dziekan Karolina, Bienert Agnieszka, Czerny Bogusław
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OBJECTIVE: Preeclampsia (PE) is a major cause of mortality of mothers, fetuses and newborns around the world. The etiology of preeclampsia has not yet been clarified, but many studies indicate a multifactorial basis of PE. Aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) is responsible for synthesis of aldosterone responsible for regulating blood pressure. Similarly, natriuretic peptide (ANP) regulates blood pressure through a...
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