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Lack of Thromboxane Synthase Prevents Hypertension and Fetal Growth Restriction after High Salt Treatment during Pregnancy.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Pai Chen-Hsueh, Yen Ching-Tzu, Chen Chie-Pein, Yu I-Shing, Lin Shu-Wha, Lin Shu-Rung
Abstract excerpt
Preeclampsia (PE) is a potentially fatal pregnancy-related hypertensive disorder characterized by poor placenta development that can cause fetal growth restriction. PE-associated pathologies, including thrombosis, hypertension, and impaired placental development, may result from imbalances between thromboxane A2 (TXA2) and prostacyclin. Low-dose aspirin, which selectively inhibits TXA2 production, is used to...
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