Genetic Aspects of Preeclampsia and the HELLP Syndrome

Both preeclampsia and the HELLP syndrome have their origin in the placenta. The aim of this study is to review genetic factors involved in development of preeclampsia and the HELLP syndrome using literature search in PubMed. A familial cohort links chromosomes 2q, 5q, and 13q to preeclampsia. The ch...

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Main Authors: Kjell Haram, Jan Helge Mortensen, Bálint Nagy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Pregnancy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/910751