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Original Article

Homocysteine and Cellular Fibronectin are Increased in Preeclampsia, not Transient Hypertension of Pregnancy

Robert W. Powers Magee-Womens Research Institute, Department of Ob/Gyn & Reproductive Sciences, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Rhobert W. Evans Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Roberta B. Ness Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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William R. Crombleholme Magee-Womens Research Institute, Department of Ob/Gyn & Reproductive Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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James M. Roberts Magee-Womens Research Institute, Department of Ob/Gyn & Reproductive Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pages 69-77 | Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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