title: [The concentration of n-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen in umbilical cord serum--biochemical marker of newborn maturity].
abstract: The concentration of N-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP) in umbilical cord serum was estimated in preterm and term newborns. The mean concentration of PIIINP was significantly higher in preterm infants, despite their lower body mass. This indicates higher rate of collagen biosynthesis in early gestation. The highest PIIINP were found among the most immature infants, which suggest the usefulness of PIIINP as an biochemical marker of newborn maturity.
authors.affiliation: II Kliniki Ginekologii Operacyjnej AM w Lublinie.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rechberger
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Poniedziałek-Czajkowska
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis; D003094:Collagen / Q000096:biosynthesis; D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000097:blood*; D007234:Infant, Premature / Q000097:blood*; D011347:Procollagen / Q000097:blood*; D014470:Umbilical Cord / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D011347:Procollagen; D003094:Collagen
vernacular_title: Stezenie N-końcowego propeptydu prokolagenu typu III w surowicy krwi z pepowiny--biochemiczny marker dojrzałości noworodka.