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Coenzyme Q10 in pregnancy

G Noia1, G P Littarru, M De Santis

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Catholic University, Rome, Italy.

Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
|July 1, 1996
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Plasma coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels naturally rise during pregnancy. Low CoQ10 is linked to spontaneous abortion, while increased levels correlate with uterine contractile activity, particularly in the third trimester.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Biochemistry
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Plasma coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is vital for cellular energy production.
  • Understanding CoQ10 dynamics during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and fetal health.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated CoQ10's role in pregnancy complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine normal plasma CoQ10 levels throughout pregnancy.
  • To investigate the association between plasma CoQ10 and spontaneous abortion.
  • To analyze CoQ10 levels in pregnancies with spontaneous contractile activity and threatened abortion.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 615 plasma CoQ10 levels from 483 pregnant women.
  • Establishment of a normal CoQ10 curve across trimesters using 350 patients.

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  • Comparison of CoQ10 levels in groups with spontaneous abortion (49), threatened abortion (18), and spontaneous contractile activity (66).

    • Main Results:

    • Plasma CoQ10 levels show a rising trend during each trimester of normal pregnancy.
    • A significant correlation was observed between low plasma CoQ10 levels and spontaneous abortion.
    • Elevated plasma CoQ10 levels were statistically linked to spontaneous contractile activity, especially in the third trimester.

    Conclusions:

    • Plasma CoQ10 levels exhibit a distinct pattern during pregnancy, increasing with gestational progression.
    • Low CoQ10 may serve as a potential biomarker for spontaneous abortion risk.
    • Further research is warranted to clarify the clinical significance of CoQ10 in managing pregnancy complications and uterine activity.