Eman Fawzy El Azab, Rabab Gad Abd El-Kader, Thoraya Mohamed Elhassan, Sameh A Mohammed Ali, Esraa Ibrahim A Shaaban, Mohamed Adel El-Eshmawy, Dina Abdel Hamid, Nanis S El-Beltagy, Eman T Salem, Afaf M Elsaid, Mohamed I Elsalahaty, Rami M Elshazli, Nahla Anber
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system has an indispensable function in the uteroplacental circulation, placental growth, and blood pressure optimization. The angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) gene is a critical integrator for electrolyte balance, and water retention, along with inhibiting preeclampsia. The main goal of this pertaining study is to assess the contribution of ACE*(Ins/Del) variant with the susceptibility for preeclampsia with focus on the severity of the disease among gestational hypertensive women...
January 14, 2024: Biochemical Genetics