Human cord blood leukocyte metallothionein-2A MRNA expression is associated with primiparaous and multiparous childbirth

Metallothionein (MT), a metal and stress-induced protein, provides transport and storage of metal ions. The current study analyzed the influence of human cord blood leukocyte [Zn] and gravida on leukocyte MT-2A mRNA expression. Samples (n= 47) were collected at the labor rooms of a Government hospit...

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Main Authors: Rahman, Mohammad Tariqur, Youssof, Ayman Lee, Abu Kassim , Noor Lide, Rashid, Siti Aishah, De Ley, Marc
Format: Proceeding Paper
Language:English
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/35414/1/MSBMB38_Doc_for_APAR2.pdf