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Title:

Neurokinin B peptide serum levels are higher in normotensive pregnant women than in preeclamptic pregnant women.

Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Schlembach, D; Scalera, F; Fischer, T; Marx, SG; Beinder, E; Garfield, RE
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine neurokinin B levels in serum from preeclamptic and normotensive and to investigate the role of neurokinin B in preeclampsia. STUDY DESIGN: Peripheral and uterine venous blood neurokinin B levels were measured in 14 normotensive and 8 preeclamptic pregnant women by radioimmunoassay. RESULTS: Neurokinin B levels in normotensive women were 4.91 +/- 2.67 nmol/L in peripheral and 5.59 +/- 2.06 nmol/L in uterine blood. In pregnant women with preecla...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Am J Obstet Gynecol
Year:
2003
Journal volume:
189
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
1418-22
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14634580
Print-ISSN:
0002-9378
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Perinatalmedizin und Perinatalphysiologie (Prof. Schneider)
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