Preeclampsia: multiple approaches for a multifactorial disease

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disorder characterized by hypertension and excess protein excretion in the urine. It is an important cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The disease is almost exclusive to humans and delivery of the pregnancy continues to be the only ef...

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Main Authors: Kathleen A. Pennington, Jessica M. Schlitt, Daniel L. Jackson, Laura C. Schulz, Danny J. Schust
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2012-01-01
Series:Disease Models & Mechanisms
Online Access:http://dmm.biologists.org/content/5/1/9