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Cystatin 6 (CST6) and Legumain (LGMN) are potential mediators in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia
15 Apr 2025
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Abstract Preeclampsia results from placental insufficiency and causes maternal endothelial dysfunction and multi-organ damage. Our in-silico analysis identified Cystatin 6 (CST6), a cysteine protease inhibitor, as located on the placental surface where it might be released into maternal circulation. This study aimed to characterise CST6 and one of its high affinity targets, Legumain (LGMN), in preeclampsia and...
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