Using proteomics in perinatal and neonatal sepsis: hopes and challenges for the future
Buhimschi CS, Bhandari V, Han YW, Dulay AT, Baumbusch MA, Madri JA, Buhimschi IA. Using proteomics in perinatal and neonatal sepsis: hopes and challenges for the future. Current Opinion In Infectious Diseases 2009, 22: 235-243. PMID: 19395960, PMCID: PMC2763282, DOI: 10.1097/qco.0b013e32832a5963.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeonatal sepsisEarly-onset neonatal sepsisInsulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1Growth factor-binding protein-1Proteomic biomarkersAdvanced glycation end productsAmniotic fluid biomarkersAmniotic fluid inflammationFetal immune responsePoor neurodevelopmental outcomesIntra-amniotic infectionRisk of sepsisGlycation end productsHistological chorioamnionitisPreterm birthInflammatory statusNeurodevelopmental outcomesNeuroprotection strategiesInflammatory stateNeurological injuryFluid biomarkersInflammatory processImmune responseAmniotic fluidDefensin 2