Inflammatory cytokines in intrauterine growth retardation

2003150 citationsJournal Article

Authors

José Luis Bartha · Hospital Universitario Puerto Real

Raquel Romero‐Carmona · Hospital Universitario Puerto Real

Rafael Comino‐Delgado · Hospital Universitario Puerto Real

Abstract

TNF-alpha is increased in women with IUGR and placental insufficiency but normal in those with IUGR and normal placental perfusion. We suggest that elevations of TNF-alpha could be a specific phenomenon of certain subsets of IUGR, identifying cases with placental dysfunction.

Topics & Keywords

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Reproductive System and Pregnancy Birth, Development, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica

Volume 82, Issue 12, pp. 1099-1102

DOI: 10.1046/j.1600-0412.2003.00259.x

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