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The Value of Plasma Oxytocinase in the Assessment of Fetal‐Placental Function
Author(s) -
Blunt Alan
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1971.tb00448.x
Subject(s) - cystine , medicine , fetus , excretion , endocrinology , placenta , aminopeptidase , chemistry , biology , pregnancy , enzyme , biochemistry , leucine , amino acid , cysteine , genetics
Summary: Preliminary results in the study of plasma 1‐cystine aminopeptidase levels as a test of fetal‐placental function are reported. A significant correlation has been obtained between plasma 1‐cystine aminopeptidase and the total 24‐hour urinary oestrogen excretion. It is concluded that serial determinations of plasma 1‐cystine aminopeptidase levels are of value in assessing fetal‐placental function.