HtrA1 Protein and Preeclampsia

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This paper reviews and discusses the link between high levels of HtrA1 protein and preeclampsia, discovered by Mayo Clinic researchers. According to the paper, preeclampsia is a pregnancy disorder that can result in premature deliveries and maternal-fetal disability or death.

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"Preeclampsia[2][3] is a serious complication occuring during pregnancy and causes rise in blood pressure and in some cases accompanied by swelling of hands and mouth. Many end up in premature delivery and in severe cases disablilty or even death for mother and fetus. Answer to the second question is uncertain at the moment but the research undertaken in this regard and especially by the researchers of Mayo clinic, is proving to be promising and may auger well in establishing the cause and mechanism of the said disorder. This pioneer research is based upon the hypothesis that protein HtrA1 might be linked with the preeclampsia. In view of this premise they carried out experiments to determine the pathological reasons of preeclampsia. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Mayo Clinic Researchers Discover Link between High Levels of HtrA1 Protein and Preeclampsia, a Complication of Pregnancy. Wednesday, February 01, 2006, Retrieved online 20th Jan, 2006 from 1http://www.mayoclinic.org/news2006-rst/3234.html
• Elevated levels of a protein may warn of preeclampsia. Feb 2, 2006. Retrieved online 20th Jan, 2006 from http://www.babycenter.com/news/?id=530680

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