Rafael Arredondo-Zapien, Maritza G Verdugo-Molinares, Marco Ku Centurion, Rosendo Benavides-Diosdado, Jose F Lopez-Rojas, Ricardo Gonzalez-Gonzalez, Jose A Espinoza-Hernandez, Jorge Gutierrez-Chavez, Laura Cortes Sanabria, Zesergio Melo
BACKGROUND: The early and accurate diagnosis of preeclampsia is crucial to avoid serious complications for both the mother and baby. However, the current diagnostic methods are limited, and there is a need for new diagnostic biomarkers. Previous studies have shown that cathepsin D (CTD) participates in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia and is present in urine samples, making it a potential biomarker for the disease. This study aimed to compare urinary and serum levels of CTD in preeclamptic and normotensive women and analyze its potential role as a diagnostic biomarker in preeclampsia...
February 25, 2024: Pregnancy Hypertension