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Vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms are associated to spontaneous preterm birth and maternal aspects.
Gene - 5 Feb 2018
Javorski N, Lima C A D, Silva L V C, Crovella S, de Azêvedo Silva J
Abstract excerpt
Preterm birth (PTB) is featured by less than 37weeks of gestational age or fewer than 259days since the first day from the last menstrual period. Complications of PTB are the major cause of neonatal deaths, several factors are linked to PTB increased risk including immunological and genetics. Vitamin D plays an important role in immune response modulation and its action occurs through the vitamin D receptor...
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