Gene defect in toxin clearance associated with pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
A defect in the gene responsible for producing an enzyme that clears toxic compounds in the body may increase the risk of pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia progresses rapidly if left untreated, and can be fatal. Medical Research Council Contact: BMA Press Office pressoffice@bma.org.uk 44-207-383-6254 BMJ Specialty Journals
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