(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) A new study has identified two genes associated with hyperemesis gravidarum, whose cause has not been determined in previous studies. The genes, known as GDF15 and IGFBP7, are both involved in the development of the placenta and play important roles in early pregnancy and appetite regulation.
Original Article: Two genes likely play key role in extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
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