Significant increase in VEGF-C expression in preeclampsia compared to normotensives; the pro-lymphangiogenic state evident in PE is linked with oedema and hypertension.No dysregulation in VEGF-C expression noted in HIV infected preeclamptic women vs. uninfected women; may be due to immune reconstitution in response to ARV use. The gene discussed is VEGFC; the disease is preeclampsia.