Indices of collagen metabolism in pregnancy and postpartum period.
A progressive increase in total and free hydroxyproline and collagen-like protein concentration in blood serum was found in pregnancy, and high values of these indices were observed in the postpartum period as compared to nonpregnant women.
D000328:Adult; D003094:Collagen / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006909:Hydroxyproline / Q000097:blood; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000097:blood*; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000097:blood*; D013997:Time Factors
D003094:Collagen; D006909:Hydroxyproline