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The role of human beta defensins 2 and 3 in the second trimester amniotic fluid in predicting preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 07/01/09
Iavazzo C et al. - Amniotic fluid concentrations of HBD2 at the time of genetic amniocentesis were positively associated with preterm premature rupture of membranes, but not with preterm labour. No association of HBD3 and preterm birth was documented.
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