Detection and Characterization of Placental MicroRNAs in Maternal Plasma

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Authors

S Chim · Research Institute of Health Sciences

Tristan K F Shing · Research Institute of Health Sciences

Emily C W Hung · Prince of Wales Hospital

Tak-yeung Leung

Tze Kin Lau · Research Institute of Health Sciences

Rossa W. K. Chiu · Prince of Wales Hospital

Yuk Ming Dennis Lo · Research Institute of Health Sciences

Abstract

We have demonstrated the existence of placental miRNAs in maternal plasma and provide some information on their stability and physical nature. These findings open up a new class of molecular markers for pregnancy monitoring.

Topics & Keywords

MicroRNA in disease regulation Circular RNAs in diseases Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Chemistry

Volume 54, Issue 3, pp. 482-490

DOI: 10.1373/clinchem.2007.097972

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