2019
Fetal Myocardial Function as Assessed by N-Terminal Fragment Brain Natriuretic Protein in Premature Fetuses Exposed to Intra-amniotic Inflammation
Irani RA, Buhimschi CS, Cross SN, Zhao G, Copel JA, Bhandari V, Buhimschi IA, Bahtiyar MO. Fetal Myocardial Function as Assessed by N-Terminal Fragment Brain Natriuretic Protein in Premature Fetuses Exposed to Intra-amniotic Inflammation. American Journal Of Perinatology 2019, 37: 745-753. PMID: 31121635, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1688909.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmniocentesisAmniotic FluidBiomarkersChorioamnionitisEchocardiography, DopplerFemaleFetal BloodFetal HeartHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInflammationInterleukin-6MaleMass SpectrometryNatriuretic Peptide, BrainPeptide FragmentsPlacentaPregnancyPremature BirthVentricular Function, LeftConceptsIntra-amniotic infection/inflammationBrain natriuretic proteinAmniotic fluidNT-proBNPTei indexNatriuretic proteinVentricular functionFetal exposureCord bloodCord IL-6Intra-amniotic inflammationFetal myocardial functionInfection/inflammationBlood NT-proBNPFetal heart functionNT-proBNP immunoassaysEnzyme-linked immunosorbentGestational agePremature fetusesFetal echocardiogramIL-6Circulatory levelsMyocardial functionHeart functionFetuses
2015
Amniotic Fluid Soluble Myeloid Differentiation‐2 (sMD‐2) as Regulator of Intra‐amniotic Inflammation in Infection‐induced Preterm Birth
Dulay AT, Buhimschi CS, Zhao G, Oliver EA, Abdel-Razeq SS, Shook LL, Bahtiyar MO, Buhimschi IA. Amniotic Fluid Soluble Myeloid Differentiation‐2 (sMD‐2) as Regulator of Intra‐amniotic Inflammation in Infection‐induced Preterm Birth. American Journal Of Reproductive Immunology 2015, 73: 507-521. PMID: 25605324, PMCID: PMC4430418, DOI: 10.1111/aji.12362.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMyeloid differentiation 2Preterm birthSMD-2Fetal membranesInflammation-induced preterm birthHuman AFIntra-amniotic inflammatory responseInfection-induced preterm birthIntra-amniotic inflammationIL-6 levelsNormal pregnancy outcomeDifferentiation 2MD-2 mRNATime-dependent fashionPregnancy outcomesImmunohistochemistry findingsTLR4 ligandInflammatory cytokinesInflammatory responseHost responseMRNA expressionLevel of expressionWestern blottingHistological localizationAF samples
2011
IL-6 Trans-Signaling System in Intra-Amniotic Inflammation, Preterm Birth, and Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes
Lee SY, Buhimschi IA, Dulay AT, Ali UA, Zhao G, Abdel-Razeq SS, Bahtiyar MO, Thung SF, Funai EF, Buhimschi CS. IL-6 Trans-Signaling System in Intra-Amniotic Inflammation, Preterm Birth, and Preterm Premature Rupture of the Membranes. The Journal Of Immunology 2011, 186: 3226-3236. PMID: 21282511, PMCID: PMC3800180, DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.1003587.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmniocentesisAmniotic FluidCytokine Receptor gp130FemaleFetal Membranes, Premature RuptureHumansInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureInflammation MediatorsInterleukin-6Matrix Metalloproteinase 9Matrix Metalloproteinase InhibitorsPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPremature BirthReceptors, Interleukin-6Signal TransductionYoung AdultConceptsIntra-amniotic inflammationSIL-6RIL-6RPremature ruptureIL-6Classic IL-6 signalingAF IL-6RT-PCRPreterm premature ruptureIL-6 signalingMatrix metalloprotease-9Real-time RT-PCRActivation of cellsPhysiologic constituentPreterm laborPreterm birthIL-6 TransGestational ageThird trimesterInflammatory cellsSecond trimesterNormal gestationMetalloprotease-9IL-6 bindsFetal membranes
2009
527: Interleukin-6 trans-signaling molecules soluble GP130 and soluble IL-6 receptor in the amniotic fluid (AF) of women with intra-amniotic inflammation (IAI) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)
Lee S, Buhimschi I, Zhao G, Dulay A, Bahtiyar M, Han C, Buhimschi C. 527: Interleukin-6 trans-signaling molecules soluble GP130 and soluble IL-6 receptor in the amniotic fluid (AF) of women with intra-amniotic inflammation (IAI) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2009, 201: s196. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2009.10.693.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntra-amniotic inflammationAmniotic fluidSoluble IL-6 receptorIL-6 receptorPremature ruptureInflammation
2008
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Patterns in Women with Amniotic Fluid Proteomic Profiles Indicative of Inflammation
Buhimschi C, Abdel-Razeq S, Cackovic M, Pettker C, Dulay A, Bahtiyar M, Zambrano E, Martin R, Norwitz E, Bhandari V, Buhimschi I. Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Patterns in Women with Amniotic Fluid Proteomic Profiles Indicative of Inflammation. American Journal Of Perinatology 2008, 25: 359-372. PMID: 18512201, PMCID: PMC2724874, DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1078761.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly-onset neonatal sepsisIntra-amniotic inflammationFetal heart rate monitoring patternsHistological chorioamnionitisPreterm birthPredictive valueAcute histological chorioamnionitisFetuses of womenHuman Development criteriaUseful clinical indicatorNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueMonitoring patternsNeonatal sepsisPremature neonatesGestational ageLaboratory criteriaAntibiotic treatmentClinical indicatorsChild healthSensitive predictorInflammationAdmissionNeonatesInitial evaluationUsing Proteomic Analysis of the Human Amniotic Fluid to Identify Histologic Chorioamnionitis
Buhimschi IA, Zambrano E, Pettker CM, Bahtiyar MO, Paidas M, Rosenberg VA, Thung S, Salafia CM, Buhimschi CS. Using Proteomic Analysis of the Human Amniotic Fluid to Identify Histologic Chorioamnionitis. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2008, 111: 403-412. PMID: 18238979, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e31816102aa.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAmniocentesisAmniotic FluidBiomarkersBlack or African AmericanChorioamnionitisFemaleHumansInflammationPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousPregnancy OutcomePrevalenceProteomeProteomicsReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificitySeverity of Illness IndexSpectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-IonizationWhite PeopleConceptsHistologic chorioamnionitisAmniotic fluidIntra-amniotic inflammationGrade of inflammationAbsence of biomarkersHuman amniotic fluidSurface-enhanced laser desorption ionization timeAfrican American womenPreterm laborSingleton pregnanciesDelivery intervalPlacental pathologyGestational agePremature ruptureSevere inflammationEarly recognitionChorioamnionitisChorionic plateInflammationTherapeutic interventionsProteomic biomarkersCalgranulin CBiomarkersProteomic analysisScores
2007
Proteomic Profiling of the Amniotic Fluid to Detect Inflammation, Infection, and Neonatal Sepsis
Buhimschi CS, Bhandari V, Hamar BD, Bahtiyar MO, Zhao G, Sfakianaki AK, Pettker CM, Magloire L, Funai E, Norwitz ER, Paidas M, Copel JA, Weiner CP, Lockwood CJ, Buhimschi IA. Proteomic Profiling of the Amniotic Fluid to Detect Inflammation, Infection, and Neonatal Sepsis. PLOS Medicine 2007, 4: e18. PMID: 17227133, PMCID: PMC1769412, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0040018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAmniocentesisAmniotic FluidBiomarkersFemaleHumansInflammationMiddle AgedPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousPregnancy OutcomeProteomeProteomicsReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificitySepsisSpectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-IonizationConceptsEarly-onset neonatal sepsisAmniotic fluid inflammationIntra-amniotic infectionMR scoreNeonatal sepsisAmniotic fluidHistological chorioamnionitisDelivery intervalNewborn Special Care UnitGram stainEarly-onset sepsisIntra-amniotic inflammationDegree of inflammationSpecial care unitsIntrauterine inflammationPlacental inflammationShorter amniocentesisPreterm deliveryPreterm laborSingleton pregnanciesConsecutive womenPreterm birthCare unitGestational agePremature rupture