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Genetic markers for preeclampsia in Peruvian women.
Colombia medica (Cali, Colombia) - 26 Feb 2021
Pacheco-Romero José, Acosta Oscar, Huerta Doris, Cabrera Santiago, Vargas Marlene, Mascaro Pedro, Huamán Moisés, Sandoval José, López Rudy, Mateus Julio, Gil Enrique, Guevara Enrique, Butrica Nitza, Catari Diana, Bellido David, Custodio Gina, Naranjo Andrea
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Preeclampsia is a multiorgan disorder associated with maternal and perinatal morbi-mortality. In Peru, incidence is 10% and accounts for 22% of maternal deaths. Genome and genetic epidemiological studies have found an association between preeclampsia and genetic polymorphisms. OBJECTIVE: To determine the association of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) +936 C/T and +405 G/C, interleukine-6...
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