A 12-bp deletion in the 5'-flanking region of the SERPINH1 gene affects promoter activity and protects against preterm premature rupture of membranes in African Americans.
Wang H, Sammel MD, Tromp G, Gotsch F, Halder I, Shriver MD, Romero R, Strauss JF. A 12-bp deletion in the 5'-flanking region of the SERPINH1 gene affects promoter activity and protects against preterm premature rupture of membranes in African Americans. Hum Mutat. 2008 Feb; 29(2):332.