Cause of preeclampsia may have been discovered by University of Michigan researchers

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WLUC) – Researchers from the University of Michigan believe they may have discovered the cause of preeclampsia.

Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder that occurs during pregnancy. It can cause high blood pressure, as well as complications with multiple organs.

The molecule known as VGLL 3 is elevated in those suffering from preeclampsia. This molecular pathway could be the cause of the disorder. This molecule also helps doctors more easily identify those suffering from preeclampsia and not other conditions…

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