SDF-1/CXCL12 and CXCR4 gene variants, and elevated serum SDF-1 levels are associated with preeclampsia.

CONCLUSION: Results of our study suggest that SDF-1 3'A and CXCR4 polymorphisms and elevated serum SDF-1 levels may have a role in the development of PE. PMID: 28001450 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28001450?dopt=Abstract

Source: Hypertension in Pregnancy - December 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Hypertens Pregnancy Source Type: research