A gene axis, including the tinman gene (NKX-2.5), could be involved in the development of preeclampsia. (IMAGE)

Medical University of South Carolina

A gene axis, including the tinman gene (NKX-2.5), could be involved in the development of preeclampsia.

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Illustration showing the relationship between preeclampsia and an axis of genes that includes NKX2-5, also known as the tinman gene. Angiogenesis is the development of new blood vessels. VEGFR1 = vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1.

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Medical University of South Carolina

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