Genetic polymorphisms of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) associated with endometriosis in Nigerian women
Abstract Objective To determine if genetic polymorphism of VEGF is associated with the development of endometriosis in Nigerian women. Study design Case control study of 100 women (50 healthy controls and 50 with endometriosis). Serum VEGF concentration of participants were determined using enzyme-l...
Main Authors: | Ochuwa Adiketu Babah, Oyesola Oyewole Ojewunmi, Akinniyi Adediran Osuntoki, Melissa A. Simon, Bosede Bukola Afolabi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-10-01
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Series: | Human Genomics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40246-021-00364-x |
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