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The role of NO and adipocytokines in childhood obesity was studied, supposing that obesity provokes inflammation. Children were admitted to the pediatric clinic for a regular check up because of obesity.
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Association between Estrogen Receptor α (ESR1) Gene Polymorphisms and Severe Preeclampsia
Associations have been reported between estrogen receptor α (ESR1) gene polymorphisms and various pathological conditions, including cardiovascular diseases. Our aim was to investigate whether two polymorphism...
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Lack of association between insulin-like growth factor I receptor G+3174A polymorphism and retinopathy of prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disorder that affects premature infants. Insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) has been established as being necessary for vascular growth in the n...