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Genetic polymorphisms of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) associated with endometriosis in Nigerian women.
Human genomics - 30 Oct 2021
Babah Ochuwa Adiketu, Ojewunmi Oyesola Oyewole, Osuntoki Akinniyi Adediran, Simon Melissa A, Afolabi Bosede Bukola
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OBJECTIVE: To determine if genetic polymorphism of VEGF is associated with the development of endometriosis in Nigerian women. STUDY DESIGN: Case control study of 100 women (50 healthy controls and 50 with endometriosis). Serum VEGF concentration of participants were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. Genomic DNAs were isolated from peripheral blood samples and quantified by...
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