Polymorphisms in the IL17A gene are not involved in the development of preeclampsia in the Brazilian population

• Main Authors: Sarah Cristina S. V. Tanaka (Author), Andrezza Cristina C. Hortolani (Author), Cristina W. Pissetti (Author), Marina C. Paschoini (Author), Mariangela T. Cintra-Ruiz (Author), Virmondes Rodrigues Jr (Author), Marly Aparecida S. Balarin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Introduction: Preeclampsia is defined by the development of hypertension associated with proteinuria after the 20th week of gestation in previously normotensive women. IL17A is a potent inducer of tissue inflammation and polymorphisms in the IL17A gene can modulate gene expression and affec...