A potential novel spontaneous preterm birth gene, AR, identified by linkage and association analysis of X chromosomal markers.

A potential novel spontaneous preterm birth gene, AR, identified by linkage and association analysis of X chromosomal markers.

Preterm birth is the major cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. In many cases, it has severe life-long consequences for the health and neurological development of the newborn child. More than 50% of all preterm births are spontaneous, and currently there is no effective prevention. Several stu...

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Main Authors: Minna K Karjalainen, Johanna M Huusko, Johanna Ulvila, Jenni Sotkasiira, Aino Luukkonen, Kari Teramo, Jevon Plunkett, Verneri Anttila, Aarno Palotie, Ritva Haataja, Louis J Muglia, Mikko Hallman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3515491?pdf=render

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