Molecular Mechanisms of Preeclampsia
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Reproductive and Developmental Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 785
Special Issue Editor
Interests: roles of maternal genetic factors in preeclampsia and trophoblast biology; the beneficial effects of small molecules (e.g., nicotinamide) on preeclampsia and associated mechanisms
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related disorder, characterized by maternal hypertension, proteinuria and end-organ damage. It affects approximately 5–8% of all pregnancies and is a leading cause of both maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The mothers and children of preeclamptic pregnancies are at increased risk for cardiovascular diseases and cognitive disorders later in life. Currently, there is no effective way to predict and treat preeclampsia; the ultimate treatment is delivery of the baby and placenta as physicians did a century ago.
Various molecules and pathways are involved in preeclampsia pathogenesis. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an overview of the molecules and pathways involved in preeclampsia in order to better understand the molecular mechanisms of this disorder and identify potential targets for intervention. We are welcoming submissions of original research articles and reviews on topics relevant to any aspect of preeclampsia pathogenesis.
Dr. Feng Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- preeclampsia
- hypertension
- proteinuria
- placenta
- fetal growth restriction
- pregnancy com-plications
- implantation
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