The influence of mode of delivery and ACE genotype on serum angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) activity in the mother and infant at term

Ramalingam Uma, J. Stewart Forsyth, Allan D. Struthers, Callum G. Fraser, Deirdre J. Murphy

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    Abstract

    Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and its genotype have been shown to play a role in the pathophysiology of pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction and possibly in adult onset chronic diseases. The physiological changes of ACE and the influence of its genotype during the intrapartum period are not well known. Hence the aim of this study was to assess serum ACE activity and its genotype in mothers and infants at term in relation to labour and mode of delivery.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)179-183
    Number of pages5
    JournalEuropean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
    Volume134
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2007

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