Association of angiotensin-converting enzyme intron 16 insertion/deletion polymorphism with history of foetal loss
Introduction. The angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) intron 16 insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism is associated with ACE activity and has been discussed as a risk factor for pre-eclampsia. Disturbances of uteroplacental circulation are involved in the pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia. In this study...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi - SAGE Publishing
2009-12-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320309343813 |