Association of polymorphisms −1154G/A and −2578C/A in the vascular endothelial growth factor gene with decreased risk of endometriosis in Chinese women.

Authors :: Qing Liu
Yan Li
Jian Zhao
Dong-Lan Sun
Ya-Nan Duan
Na Wang
Rong-Miao Zhou
Shan Kang
Source :: Human Reproduction; Oct2009, Vol. 24 Issue 10, p2660-2666, 7p, 1 Color Photograph, 4 Charts
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays an important role in the development of endometriosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the association of polymorphisms in the VEGF gene with the susceptibility to endometriosis. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Subjects :: GENETIC polymorphisms
VASCULAR endothelial growth factors
ENDOMETRIOSIS
GENES

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