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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Beatrix Thompson, Parker Holzer, Harvey Kliman
Summary: There are approximately 5 million pregnancies per year in the USA, with 1 million ending in miscarriage and over 20,000 ending in stillbirth. As many as 50% of these losses are unexplained. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of expanding placental pathology diagnostic categories in examining previously unexplained losses and found that dysmorphic chorionic villi and small placenta were common pathologic features associated with these losses.
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2023)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Wenhui Deng, Rui Sun, Jun Du, Xue Wu, Lijie Ma, Min Wang, Qiubo Lv
Summary: The study aimed to predict miscarriage outcome within 12 weeks of gestational age by evaluating serum levels of estradiol, progesterone, and beta-HCG. Results showed that the combination of estradiol and progesterone analysis at 7-9 weeks was more effective in predicting miscarriages, while the combination of beta-HCG or progesterone with estradiol at 5-6 weeks provided additional utility for prediction.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hitomi Matsukawa, Midori Ikezaki, Kaho Nishioka, Naoyuki Iwahashi, Masakazu Fujimoto, Kazuchika Nishitsuji, Yoshito Ihara, Kazuhiko Ino
Summary: Calnexin (CNX) plays a critical role in syncytialization-related signaling in placentation and is linked to placenta development.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jean Guibourdenche, Marie-Clemence Leguy, Guillaume Pidoux, Marylise Hebert-Schuster, Christelle Laguillier, Olivia Anselem, Gilles Grange, Fideline Bonnet, Vassilis Tsatsaris
Summary: It is well established that maternal serum markers can be abnormal in fetal trisomy 21, and their determination is recommended for prenatal screening and pregnancy follow-up. However, the mechanisms leading to abnormal levels of these markers are still debated. This review of published studies aims to unravel the pathophysiology of these markers, with a focus on the six most widely used markers and cell-free feto-placental DNA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Rebekka Einenkel, Jens Ehrhardt, Marek Zygmunt, Damian Oscar Muzzio
Summary: The research indicates that low oxygen concentrations can reduce the antigen presentation potential of NCR+ ILC3, potentially promoting fetal tolerance in early pregnancy.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ibrahim Karaca, Sakir Volkan Erdogan, Keziban Dogan, Ismail Alay, Onur Ince, Suna Yildirim Karaca, Cihan Comba, Ece Bahceci, Aliye Erdogan, Emine Ozturk, Murat Ekin
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of using progesterone on aneuploidy screening markers in the first trimester for pregnant women experiencing early vaginal bleeding. The results showed that progesterone usage was not associated with any alterations in screening parameters, but vaginal bleeding during the first trimester increased the levels of free beta-hCG.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Immunology
Chloe A. Brady, Charlotte Williams, Megan C. Sharps, Amena Shelleh, Gauri Batra, Alexander E. P. Heazell, Ian P. Crocker
Summary: Chronic histiocytic intervillositis (CHI) is a pregnancy disorder associated with fetal growth restriction and increased risk of miscarriage. Diagnosis is challenging and treatment options are limited.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Katarzyna Ziolkowska, Kinga Tobola-Wrobel, Marek Pietryga, Grazyna Kasprzak, Aleksander Jamsheer, Ewa Wysocka
Summary: This study investigated the role of maternal gene variants and blood markers of the folate pathway in assessing the risk of fetal trisomy 21. The results suggest that the selected gene variants and most of the studied folate pathway markers may not play a crucial role in the risk of fetal trisomy 21. However, further research is needed to explore the relationship between certain gene variants and folate concentrations in pregnant women with fetal trisomy 21.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Moti Gulersen, David Krantz, Xueying Li, Alexandra Peyser, Randi Goldman, Christine Mullin, Eran Bornstein, Burton Rochelson
Summary: This study found that in singleton pregnancies conceived via IVF, PGT was associated with higher maternal serum levels of second-trimester AFP, while in twin pregnancies conceived via IVF, PGT was associated with lower levels of first-trimester PAPP-A.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Immunology
Sanja Loeb, Niklas Amann, Christina Kuhn, Elisa Schmoeckel, Achim Woeckel, Alaleh Zati Zehni, Till Kaltofen, Simon Keckstein, Jan-Niclas Mumm, Sarah Meister, Thomas Kolben, Sven Mahner, Udo Jeschke, Theresa Vilsmaier
Summary: The study found a significant upregulation of IL-1 beta in the decidua of recurrent miscarriage specimens, as well as in the decidua of spontaneous abortion cases, suggesting its potential role in early pregnancy loss. Double-immunofluorescence revealed that decidual stroma cells are the major IL-1 beta expressing cells at the fetomaternal interface.
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maartje C. Snoep, Bo B. Bet, Fleur Zwanenburg, Ingmar Knobbe, Ingeborg H. Linskens, Eva Pajkrt, Lieke Rozendaal, Lotte E. Van der Meeren, Sally-Ann Clur, Monique C. Haak
Summary: This study analyzed the factors related to fetal demise in cases of fetal congenital heart disease. The findings showed that, in addition to cardiac failure and other (genetic) diagnoses, placental factors also play an important role in fetal demise, especially in cases of isolated heart defects. These results support the importance of regular ultrasound assessment of fetal growth and placental function in fetal congenital heart disease.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY MFM
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Carmen Elena Condrat, Valentin Nicolae Varlas, Florentina Duica, Panagiotis Antoniadis, Cezara Alina Danila, Dragos Cretoiu, Nicolae Suciu, Sanda Maria Cretoiu, Silviu Cristian Voinea
Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) play crucial roles during pregnancy, with implications in complications and adverse outcomes, serving as liquid biopsies providing valuable insights.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Xiao Guo, Feng Wang, Jing Li, Zhankun Guo, Jing Wang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prediction performance of serum placental growth factor (PLGF), free human chorionic gonadotropin beta (beta-hCG), and pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) levels in early pregnancy for pregnancy outcomes. The results showed that these indicators are more effective in predicting adverse pregnancy outcomes.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hadas Ganer Herman, Alexander Volodarsky-Perel, Tuyet Nhung Ton Nu, Alexandre Machado-Gedeon, Yiming Cui, Jonathan Shaul, Michael H. Dahan
Summary: This retrospective cohort study aimed to assess perinatal outcomes and placental findings after IVF with low serum beta-hCG levels. The study found that IVF pregnancies with initial low beta-hCG levels were associated with a twofold increase in preterm births and significant placental gross and histological changes. Monitoring such cases in high-risk pregnancy settings is recommended.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Savitree Pranpanus, Ounjai Kor-anantakul, Thitima Suntharasaj, Chitkasaem Suwanrath, Tharangrut Hanprasertpong, Ninlapa Pruksanusak, Chusana Petpichetchian, Manaphat Suksai, Natthicha Chainarong, Rapphon Sawaddisan
Summary: The study found that using a Thai-specific ethnic model for Down syndrome screening in Thailand resulted in a higher detection rate and lower false positive rate. The efficacy of the quadruple test was significantly impacted by ethnic factors, suggesting the importance of adjusting for individual ethnic factors in national screening programs.