Role of vitamin D in influencing angiogenesis in preeclampsia.
Hypertens Pregnancy
; 38(4): 201-207, 2019 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
Vitamin D plays a key role during pregnancy and is involved in implantation and maintenance of pregnancy. Its deficiency is associated with pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, characterized by abnormal angiogenesis.Method:
The current article summarises studies examining the role of vitamin D in pregnancy, with special emphasis on preeclampsia.Results andconclusion:
An imbalance in pro- and anti-angiogenic factors is reported in women with preeclampsia. Cell culture studies have demonstrated that vitamin D can influence the process of angiogenesis. However, the role of maternal vitamin D in influencing placental angiogenesis in preeclampsia is unclear and needs to be explored.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Pré-Eclâmpsia
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Vitamina D
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Neovascularização Patológica
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article