| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3438227 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Exposure of placental villous explants to cigarette smoke extract results in a proangiogenic state with reduced sFlt-1 and relative abundance of PlGF. This is the reverse of changes that are seen in preeclampsia and may explain the reduction of preeclampsia in smokers.
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Authors
Ramkrishna MD, PhD, Judith MD, Asgerally PhD, HCLD, Richard MD,