Open AccessPlacental Expression of proBNP/NT-proBNP and Plasma Levels of NT-proBNP in Early- and Late-Onset Preeclampsia
Author(s) -
Katja Junus,
AnnaKarin Wikström,
Anders Larsson,
Matts Olovsson
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
american journal of hypertension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1941-7225
pISSN - 0895-7061
DOI - 10.1093/ajh/hpu033
Subject(s) - preeclampsia , medicine , endocrinology , syncytiotrophoblasts , natriuretic peptide , placenta , gestation , gestational age , pregnancy , fetus , heart failure , biology , genetics
Levels of plasma N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) are elevated in preeclampsia. In this study, the possibility that the placenta produces and releases proBNP/NT-proBNP was explored. Plasma levels of NT-proBNP in early- and late-onset preeclampsia were also measured.
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