Plasma 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Severe Pre-Eclampsia in a Population With Profound Vitamin D Deficiency

<strong>Background:</strong> There is biologic and clinical evidence that links vitamin D deficiency to pre-eclampsia. The Vitamin D receptor is present in the placenta, cardiovascular system, and lymphocytes. It has anti-inflammatory, immune regulatory, and anti-hypertensive properties...

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Main Authors: Mahmood Soveid, Nasrin Asadi, Mahnoosh Sianati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2016-07-01
Series:Women’s Health Bulletin
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Online Access:http://womenshealthbulletin.sums.ac.ir/article_45237_f0c65da1ae5210ebfc8ddbb167e18ff6.pdf