ISSN:
1432-0711
Keywords:
Key words Fas antigen
;
Fas ligand
;
Pregnancy
;
Parturient
;
Neonate
;
Fetus
;
Cord blood
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We measured soluble Fas antigen and soluble Fas ligand, which are considered to be an apoptotic substance, in maternal serum, umbilical cord serum and amniotic fluid during cesarean section at full term pregnancy. Seventeen healthy parturients with no fetal distress were studied. Soluble Fas antigen showed no different levels between these measurement sites. Soluble Fas ligand showed a difference, in which umbilical serum level was significantly higher than maternal serum and amniotic fluid levels. The present results suggest high serum levels of soluble Fas ligand in newborn. However, the reason for this evidence is entirely unknown.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004040050006
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