Annexin V expression in human placenta is influenced by the carriership of the common haplotype M2

In a group of placentas from patients with preeclampsia or fetal growth restriction, reduced annexin V gene expression in those carrying the M2 haplotype was observed. This is the first ex vivo demonstration that annexin V gene expression in placentas is dependent on the M2 haplotype. (Fertil Steril (R) 2009;91:940-2. (c) 2009 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.)