Increased concentrations of plasma neuropeptide Y in patients with eclampsia and preeclampsia

Authors :: Khatun, Selina
Kanayama, Naohiro
Belayet, Hossain Md.
Bhuiyan, Abul Bayes
Jahan, Sultana
Begum, Anowara
Kobayashi, Takao
Terao, Toshihiko
Source :: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. April, 2000, Vol. 182 Issue 4, p896, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Blood levels of neuropeptide Y are elevated in pregnant women with preeclampsia and eclampsia, according to a study of 24 pregnant women. This indicates that both of these complications of pregnancy are partly caused by activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Subjects :: Neuropeptide Y -- Physiological aspects
Preeclampsia -- Physiological aspects
Eclampsia -- Physiological aspects
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