[Fetal fibronectin and preterm birth].
OBJECTIVE
To determine whether fetal fibronectin is a sensitive test for the diagnosis and prediction of preterm birth.


METHODS
Fetal fibronectin was measured by enzyme-labeled immunosorbent assay (ELISA) methods in sample of cervical secretion from 38 women with threatened preterm delivery (study group) and 43 normal pregnanty women with same gestational weeks (control group).


RESULTS
The positive rate of fetal fibronectin in women with threatened preterm birth was significantly higher than that in the normal control group.


CONCLUSIONS
Fetal fibronectin is an important marker. It can be used for diagnosis and prediction of preterm birth.
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Beijing Hospital.
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Wei
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D000328:Adult; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000032:analysis; D002582:Cervix Mucus / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005353:Fibronectins / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy
D015415:Biomarkers; D005353:Fibronectins