Leptin and interferon-gamma as possible predictors of cesarean section among women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

This study was designed to evaluate maternal levels of leptin and interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) in pregnancy complicated with hypertension and to assess the role of cytokines in predicting the risk of cesarean section. This was a cohort study with a prospective follow-up. After proportional sampling...

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Published in:Medical science monitor 2012-08, Vol.18 (8), p.CR506-CR511
Main Authors: Rytlewski, Krzysztof, Huras, Hubert, Kuśmierska-Urban, Katarzyna, Gałaś, Aleksander, Reroń, Alfred
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Apgar Score
Case-Control Studies
Cesarean Section
Clinical Research
Female
Humans
Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced - blood
Interferon-gamma - blood
Labor, Obstetric - blood
Leptin - blood
Linear Models
Pregnancy
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Summary:This study was designed to evaluate maternal levels of leptin and interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) in pregnancy complicated with hypertension and to assess the role of cytokines in predicting the risk of cesarean section. This was a cohort study with a prospective follow-up. After proportional sampling procedure, the study included the follow-up of 40 women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension [PIH] or preeclampsia [PE]) and 40 uncomplicated pregnancies. Women were followed from the time of admission to the delivery. Levels of leptin and interferon-gamma were measured in serum samples from all women. A p-value
ISSN:1234-1010
1643-3750
DOI:10.12659/MSM.883271