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Correlation between 25-Hydroxyvitamin D, sFlt-1, PLGF, and Hypertension in Pregnancy
Wei Wang1, Ting Du1, Xiaoqi Jiang1
1Obstetrics Department, Weifang Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Weifang 261000, Shandong, China.
Insights
This study investigated the link between 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, finding lower vitamin D in affected mothers. It also examined the sFlt-1/PLGF ratio, offering insights into pre-eclampsia prevention.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Endocrinology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Gestational hypertension poses significant risks to both mother and infant.
- Understanding the biochemical markers associated with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy is crucial for effective management.
- 25-hydroxyvitamin D, sFlt-1, and PLGF are implicated in pregnancy complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and hypertensive disorders complicating pregnancy.
- To explore the association between the sFlt-1/PLGF ratio and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
- To provide new insights for the prevention and treatment of pre-eclampsia.
Main Methods:
- Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were measured in pregnant women between 24-28 weeks of gestation.
- Placental tissues were collected post-delivery for immunohistochemical staining.
- sFlt-1 and PLGF levels were determined using the Cobas E610 immunoanalyzer.
Main Results:
- Pregnant women with hypertensive disorders exhibited lower levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (18.44 ± 3.48 ng/ml).
- The sFlt-1/PLGF ratio was highest in the early weeks of gestation (0-5 weeks) and decreased over time.
- Specific patterns in placental staining were observed in relation to these markers.
Conclusions:
- Lower 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels may be associated with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
- The sFlt-1/PLGF ratio dynamics throughout gestation offer potential biomarkers for hypertensive disorders.
- Findings suggest new avenues for research into the prevention and treatment of pre-eclampsia.
Abstract:
Gestational hypertension is a common disease in clinical practice, which does great harm to the mother and infant. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D, sFlt-1, and PLGF and hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy. Specimen preparation: after delivery or placental caesarean section, in order to avoid calcification and necrosis in the middle of the placenta, an area of about 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm × 1.5 cm should be separated immediately. After dehydration, use a Citadel 2000 dryer to dry it and place it in a block of saline for xylene immunohistochemical staining. Statistical processing was performed according to the proportion of positive cells in each part and the depth of staining. Placental tissue collection and treatment: within 20 minutes after the delivery of the placenta, two pieces of the placental tissue (about 1.0 cm × 1.0 cm × 1.0 cm) were taken from the central zone of the placental maternal surface without obvious bleeding and calcification. They were rinsed repeatedly in normal saline, fixed in 10% neutral formaldehyde solution for 24 hours, dehydrated using an automatic dehydrator, and embedded in paraffin for detection. Before the study, 20 ml of distilled water was added to the sample to stand for 20 minutes; the Cobas E610 immunoanalyzer was turned on, and sFlt-1 and PLGF (placental growth factor) were selected. The serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level of pregnant women was detected in the fasting state at 24-28 weeks of gestation, and the best collection time was 8 : 00-11 : 00 in the morning. 5 ml of the whole blood sample without anticoagulant was collected and stored at 0-4°C in a cold storage and dark environment. The serum was obtained by high-speed centrifugation within 24 hours after collection. The method is suitable for the quantitative determination of 25-OH-vitamin D in human serum. In the hypertensive pregnancy group, the level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D was 18.44 ± 3.48 ng/ml, and the sFlt-1/PLGF level was highest at 0-5 weeks followed by 5-10 weeks, 10-15 weeks, and 15-20 weeks. This study provides new ideas and experimental clues for the prevention and treatment of pre-eclampsia.
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