Evidence supporting a role for blockade of the vascular endothelial growth factor system in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to determine the association of preeclampsia with a change in the plasma concentration of soluble vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (sVEGFR-1), and whether this change is correlated with the severity of the disease. Results indicate that women with preeclampsia have a higher plasma concentration of sVEGFR-1 than normal pregnant women.

Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Pregnant women, Preeclampsia, Vascular endothelial growth factor

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A role for the novel cytokine RANTES in pregnancy and parturition

Article Abstract:

The concentration of a naturally occurring chemical in the body called RANTES appears to increase as a pregnant woman goes into labor and also during premature labor and infections in the uterus. RANTES is produced by T cells and interacts with other immune cells.

Physiological aspects, Cytokines, Parturition, Parturition (Animals)

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