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Platelet protease activated receptor 4 (PAR 4) receptor genotype is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Oct 2022
Boelig Rupsa C, Cahanap Tara J, Ma Lin, Zhan Tingting, Berghella Vincenzo, Chan Joanna S Y, Kraft Walter K, Mckenzie Steven E
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BACKGROUND: Platelet protease activated receptor-4 (PAR4) Thr120 is a common genetic variant associated with increased platelet activity. Increased platelet activity is implicated in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia and preterm birth. OBJECTIVE: Compare the rate of preeclampsia and preterm birth in pregnant individuals homozygous for PAR4 Thr120 variant vs not. STUDY DESIGN: This is a prospective cohort study of...
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