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FAS gene polymorphisms (rs3740286 and rs4064) were not associated with pre-eclampsia risk.
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias - 1 Jan 2020
Tanaka Sarah C S V, Orlando JÚnior Ivanir C, Hortolani Andrezza C C, Cintra MariÂngela T R, Balarin Marly A S, Silva Sueli R DA, Pissetti Cristina W
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Pre-eclampsia results in real risk and significant impact on indicators related to maternal and child health. The only known treatment is delivery of the fetus and placenta. Despite intensive research, the causes of PE remain to be elucidated. It is suggested that pre-eclampsia is caused by a global maternal inflammatory response to a damaged placenta. Besides inflammation, cytotoxic and apoptotic mechanisms are...
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