title: Levels of beta-trace protein and lysozyme in human amniotic fluids.
abstract: The levels of beta-trace protein and lysozyme were estimated in amniotic fluids from normal fetuses and from fetuses with neuraltube defects. The values of these proteins in normal amniotic fluids were found to be similar to those detected in fetuses with anencephaly and spina bifida. The levels of lysozyme were shown to be correlated with gestational age.
mesh_terms: D000418:Albumins / Q000032:analysis; D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000032:analysis*; D000757:Anencephaly / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001609:Beta-Globulins / Q000032:analysis*; D002556:Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D009113:Muramidase / Q000032:analysis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D000418:Albumins; D001609:Beta-Globulins; D002556:Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins; D000509:alpha-Fetoproteins; D009113:Muramidase