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¹Department of Biochemistry, College of Pure and Applied Sciences, Caleb University Lagos, Ibadan, Nigeria, akiibinumoses@yahoo.com.

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Pre-eclampsia is linked to hypothyroidism, high cholesterol, oxidative stress, and inflammation. These findings offer new insights into the complex pathophysiology of pre-eclampsia.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pathophysiology
Biochemistry

Background:

The pathophysiology of pre-eclampsia remains incompletely understood.
This study investigates key biochemical markers in pre-eclamptic patients.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine plasma levels of oxidative stress markers, thyroid hormones, nitric oxide, C-reactive protein, and nutritional profiles in pre-eclamptic patients.
To elucidate potential pathophysiological mechanisms underlying pre-eclampsia.

Main Methods:

Plasma samples from 32 pre-eclamptic women and 40 healthy controls were analyzed.
Measurements included total antioxidant potential (TAP), total plasma peroxides (TPP), total cholesterol (TC), total protein (TP), albumin, globulin, nitric oxide (NO), C-reactive protein (CRP), tri-iodothyronine (TT3), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Oxidative stress index (OSI) was calculated as (TPP/TAP) x 100.

Main Results:

Pre-eclamptic patients exhibited significantly higher weight, body mass index, blood pressure, TSH, TPP, OSI, CRP, and TC compared to controls.
Plasma levels of TAP, NO, albumin, TP, and TT3 were significantly lower in pre-eclamptic patients.
No significant difference in globulin levels was observed between groups.

Conclusions:

Hypothyroidism, hypercholesterolemia, oxidative stress, and altered inflammatory responses are associated with pre-eclampsia.
These findings suggest potential targets for understanding and managing pre-eclampsia.