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Association between the IL-6, IL-10, and TNFα gene polymorphisms and preterm-birth in Korean women.
Genes & genomics - 1 Jul 2020
Han Seung Hun, Lee Noo Ri, Kim Hyung Jun, Kang Yun Dan, Kim Jong Soo, Park Jin Wan, Jin Han Jun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Preterm birth (PTB) is a major adverse pregnancy outcome and largely contributes to increasing neonatal and maternal mortality. Genetic and environmental factors may play an important role in the development of PTB. Numerous studies have shown that immune genes related to the immune system, such as IL-6, IL-10, and TNFα, are associated with the occurrence of PTB. OBJECTIVE: We examined genetic...
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