Beta-thromboglobulin and platelet factor 4 levels in pregnancy and preeclampsia.
The plasma levels of beta-thromboglobulin (BTG) and platelet factor 4 (PF-4) were measured in patients during the normal obstetric period and in preeclampsia. A significant increase was observed in the two proteins with respect to the nonpregnant control group. Both proteins increased significantly with preeclampsia and a further increment was observed with the severity of preeclampsia though no significant difference in PF-4 levels was encountered between pregnant and mildly preeclamptic women. There was no correlation between BTG, PF-4 and thrombocyte counts.
Ayhan
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hacettepe, Sihhiye-Ankara, Turkey.
Akkök
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Urman
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B
Yarali
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H
Dündar
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S
Kirazli
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S
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010976:Platelet Count; D010978:Platelet Factor 4 / Q000032:analysis*; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000097:blood*; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000097:blood*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012016:Reference Values; D001620:beta-Thromboglobulin / Q000032:analysis*
D001620:beta-Thromboglobulin; D010978:Platelet Factor 4