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The role of genetics in maternal susceptibility to preeclampsia in women of African ancestry.
Journal of reproductive immunology - 1 Dec 2023
Ishmail Habiba, Khaliq Olive Pearl, Ngene Nnabuike Chibuoke
Abstract excerpt
Racial disparities exist in the prevalence of preeclampsia (PE), with women of African ancestry suffering the highest rates of morbidity and mortality. Genetic changes may play a role in the preponderance of PE among women of African ancestry. This review discusses 30 genes with variants that have been studied in PE in women of African ancestry. These studies found that a single gene is not responsible for PE...
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