Total LDH activity and its fractions (L-lactate: NAD+-oxidoreductase, E.C. 1.1.1.27) in amniotic fluid and serum in high risk pregnancies.
In conclusion we can claim that the determination of total LDH activity in the amniotic fluid and the mother's blood serum is not a suitable method for diagnosing intrauterine danger to the foetus from hypoxia. It is interesting to note that the high activity of the third and fourth LDH fraction in the amniotic fluid does not correspond to their activity in the mother's serum.
D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000201:enzymology*; D004796:Clinical Enzyme Tests; D005260:Female; D005311:Fetal Hypoxia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007527:Isoenzymes; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*
D007527:Isoenzymes; D007770:L-Lactate Dehydrogenase