Multidimensional Proteomics Analysis of Amniotic Fluid to Provide Insight into the Mechanisms of Idiopathic Preterm Birth
Buhimschi IA, Zhao G, Rosenberg VA, Abdel-Razeq S, Thung S, Buhimschi CS. Multidimensional Proteomics Analysis of Amniotic Fluid to Provide Insight into the Mechanisms of Idiopathic Preterm Birth. PLOS ONE 2008, 3: e2049. PMID: 18431506, PMCID: PMC2315798, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0002049.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAmniotic FluidBiomarkersDown-RegulationElectrophoresis, Gel, Two-DimensionalFemaleHemorrhageHumansInflammationPlacentaPregnancyPregnancy ProteinsPremature BirthProteomeProteomicsRNA, MessengerSoftwareSpectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-IonizationTreatment OutcomeUmbilical CordUp-RegulationConceptsPreterm birthAmniotic fluidIdiopathic preterm birthIntra-amniotic inflammationMost preterm birthsSubgroup of patientsAbsence of inflammationDistinct pathogenetic mechanismsFuture drug developmentProteomic fingerprintExpectant managementNovel pathogenetic pathwaysPreterm laborPremature ruptureClinical resultsPathogenetic mechanismsPathogenetic pathwaysConsecutive sampleTherapeutical interventionsInflammationSELDI peaksBirthBleedingProtein metabolismDrug developmentMultidimensional System Biology: Genetic Markers and Proteomic Biomarkers of Adverse Pregnancy Outcome in Preterm Birth
Buhimschi C, Rosenberg V, Dulay A, Thung S, Sfakianaki A, Bahtiyar M, Buhimschi I. Multidimensional System Biology: Genetic Markers and Proteomic Biomarkers of Adverse Pregnancy Outcome in Preterm Birth. American Journal Of Perinatology 2008, 25: 175-187. PMID: 18425720, DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1061497.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreterm birthSignificant public health problemMost preterm birthsAdverse pregnancy outcomesWeeks of gestationPublic health problemVariety of interventionsNeonatal outcomesPregnancy outcomesDecidual hemorrhagePremature infantsPremature birthLikely multifactorialPathophysiological pathwaysHealth problemsPathophysiological conditionsProteomic biomarkersOxidative stressBirthExcessive stretchingOutcomesHemorrhageGestationInfantsEtiology