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Oxidative stress parameters and ceruloplasmin levels in patients with severe preeclampsia

M E Demir1, T Ulas, M S Dal

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Harran University, Sanlıurfa, Turkey.

La Clinica Terapeutica
|May 24, 2013
PubMed

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Severe preeclampsia (PE) is linked to increased oxidative stress and higher ceruloplasmin (CP) levels. This study found that elevated CP may be a result of this oxidative stress in PE patients.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Biochemistry
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Oxidative stress is implicated in preeclampsia (PE) development.
  • Elevated ceruloplasmin (CP) levels are associated with PE.
  • The relationship between oxidative stress markers and CP in severe PE requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between oxidative stress parameters and ceruloplasmin (CP) levels in patients with severe preeclampsia (PE).

Main Methods:

  • Sixty patients with severe PE and 60 healthy pregnant women were enrolled.
  • Blood samples were analyzed for CP, total antioxidant status (TAS), and total oxidant status (TOS).
  • Oxidative stress index (OSI) was calculated for all participants.

Main Results:

  • Severe PE patients exhibited significantly higher CP, TOS, and OSI compared to controls.
  • Total antioxidant status (TAS) was significantly lower in the severe PE group.
  • Serum CP levels showed a significant positive correlation with the oxidative stress index (OSI).

Conclusions:

  • Oxidative stress and CP levels are elevated in patients with severe PE.
  • Increased CP levels in PE appear to be a consequence of heightened oxidative stress.
  • Findings suggest CP may serve as a potential biomarker related to oxidative stress in preeclampsia.
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