Decreased tryptophan catabolism by placental indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase in preeclampsia

Authors :: Kudo, Yoshiki
Boyd, C. A. R.
Sargent, Ian L.
Redman, Christopher W. G.
Source :: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. March, 2003, Vol. 188 Issue 3, p719, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: The authors have investigated tryptophan metabolism in pregnant women with and without preeclampsia, and functions of placental indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase. They suggest that reduced placental indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase in preeclampsia can cause inflammatory response disregulation.

Subjects :: Preeclampsia -- Health aspects
Preeclampsia -- Care and treatment
Oxidases -- Physiological aspects
Amines -- Physiological aspects
Placenta -- Physiological aspects
Tryptophan -- Physiological aspects
Women patients -- Health aspects
Women patients -- Medical examination
Obstetrics -- Research
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