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Metabolomics Application in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Joint Authors
Melis, Gian Benedetto
Ferrazzi, E.
Makarenko, Karina
Atzori, L.
Fanos, Vassilios
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Metabolomics in maternal-fetal medicine is still an “embryonic” science.
However, there is already an increasing interest in metabolome of normal and complicated pregnancies, and neonatal outcomes.
Tissues used for metabolomics interrogations of pregnant women, fetuses and newborns are amniotic fluid, blood, plasma, cord blood, placenta, urine, and vaginal secretions.
All published papers highlight the strong correlation between biomarkers found in these tissues and fetal malformations, preterm delivery, premature rupture of membranes, gestational diabetes mellitus, preeclampsia, neonatal asphyxia, and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
The aim of this review is to summarize and comment on original data available in relevant published works in order to emphasize the clinical potential of metabolomics in obstetrics in the immediate future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Fanos, Vassilios& Atzori, L.& Makarenko, Karina& Melis, Gian Benedetto& Ferrazzi, E.. 2013. Metabolomics Application in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030836
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Fanos, Vassilios…[et al.]. Metabolomics Application in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030836
American Medical Association (AMA)
Fanos, Vassilios& Atzori, L.& Makarenko, Karina& Melis, Gian Benedetto& Ferrazzi, E.. Metabolomics Application in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030836
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030836