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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Main Authors: Larisa Bukreeva, Alexander Grigorov, Holger Kiesewetter, Berthold Hoppe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi - SAGE Publishing 2009-12-01
Series:Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320309343813