Genetic Association of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Gene I/D Polymorphism with Preterm Birth in Korean Women: Case-Control Study and Meta-Analysis

Genetic Association of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Gene I/D Polymorphism with Preterm Birth in Korean Women: Case-Control Study and Meta-Analysis

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The <i>ACE</i> gene encodes the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), a component of the renin-angiotensin system. Increased ACE activity may cause abnormal regulation of placental circulation and angiogenesis, resulting in adverse pregnancy o...

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Main Authors: Noo Ri Lee, In Wook Hwang, Hyung Jun Kim, Yun Dan Kang, Jin Wan Park, Han Jun Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
<i>ACE</i>
I/D polymorphism
preterm birth
case-control study
meta-analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/6/264

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