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OGG1 Ser326Cys polymorphism, HIV, obesity and air pollution exposure influences adverse birth outcome susceptibility, within South African Women.
Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) - 1 Aug 2018
Anderson Samantha M, Naidoo Rajen N, Ramkaran Prithiksha, Asharam Kareshma, Muttoo Sheena, Chuturgoon Anil A
Abstract excerpt
The global HIV and obesity epidemics are major public health concerns; particularly as both are associated with increased risk of adverse birth outcomes. Despite extensive research, their combined effect, in terms of birth outcomes, has not been investigated. A single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) within 8-oxoguanine glycosylase 1 (OGG1) (Ser326Cys) has been suggested to affect body mass indices and therefore...
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