A study of the relationship between placenta growth factor and gestational age, parturition, rupture of membranes, and intrauterine infection

Authors :: Seubert, David E.
Maymon, Eli
Pacora, Percy
Gervasi, Maria-Teresa
Berry, Stanley M.
Torry, Donald S.
Romero, Roberto
Source :: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. June, 2000, Vol. 182 Issue 6, p1633, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Placenta growth factor appears to be a normal component of amniotic fluid and decreases in concentration as pregnancy progresses. It does not appear to be involved in premature rupture of membranes or intrauterine infection.

Subjects :: Growth factors -- Research
Placenta -- Physiological aspects
Pregnancy -- Physiological aspects
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