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What do the genes GDF15 and IGFBP7 mean for the future of hyperemesis gravidarum treatment?

Publish date: June 4, 2018
By
John T. Repke, MD
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WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PRACTICE?

  • Genes GDF15 and IGFBP7 have been associated with hyperemesis gravidarum

  • The association may allow for future techniques in the prediction, prevention, and treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum


 

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Citation: Fejzo MS, Sazonova OV, Fah Sathirapongsasuti J, et al. Placenta and appetite genes GDF15 and IGFBP7 are associated with hyperemesis gravidarum. Nature Communications. 2018;9:1178.

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