The abundances of LTF and SOD2 in amniotic fluid are potential biomarkers of gestational age and preterm birth

Abstract Neonates who are born preterm (PT) are usually characterized by immature physiological development, and preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality if intensive medical care is not available to PTB neonates. Early prediction of a PTB enables medical personne...

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Main Authors: Te-Yao Hsu, Hsin-Hsin Cheng, Kuo-Chung Lan, Hsuan-Ning Hung, Yun-Ju Lai, Chih-Chang Tsai, Wen-Lang Fan, Sung-Chou Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-31486-y