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The factor V Leiden mutation may predispose women to severe preeclampsia.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Oct 1996
Dizon-Townson D S, Nelson L M, Easton K, Ward K
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: A recent study showed that resistance to activated protein C may underlie some cases of severe preeclampsia. A common missense mutation in the factor V gene, the Leiden mutation, is the most frequent genetic cause of resistance to activated protein C. Our objective was to determine whe...
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