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Vol 93, No 3 (2022)
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Can redox imbalance predict abnormal foetal development?

Marek Pietryga1, Kinga Tobola-Wrobel1, Piotr Dydowicz1, Katarzyna Ziolkowska1, Marta Napierala1, Ewa Florek1, Jacek Brazert1
DOI: 10.5603/GP.a2021.0122
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Pubmed: 35072234
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Ginekol Pol 2022;93(3):209-216.
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Vol 93, No 3 (2022)
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Objectives: Based on the current state of knowledge, elevated levels of oxidative stress markers may be considered as risk factors for pregnancy complications. The aim of the research was to assess the correlation between selected oxidative stress biomarkers with the occurrence of foetal chromosomal aberration and congenital malformations. Material and methods: This retrospective research lasted for two years. The purpose was to determine serum levels of selected oxidative stress markers, including total protein (TP), glutathione (GSH), S-nitrosothiols (RSNO), nitric oxide (NO), trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) at 11–13 + 6 gestational weeks in 38 women with confirmed foetal developmental abnormalities and in 34 healthy pregnancies in order to assess their utility as predictors of abnormal foetal development. Results: Serum concentrations of TP (56.90 ± 5.30 vs 69.1 ± 15.30 mg/mL), TEAC (4.93 ± 0.82 vs 5.64 ± 0.74 μM/mL) and GST (15.94 ± 4.52 vs 21.72 ± 6.81 nM/min/mg) were statistically significantly (p < 0.05) lower in the group of patients with developmental abnormalities in the fetus, whereas GSH levels (6.43 ± 1.24 vs 4.98 ± 1.88 nM/mg) were significantly higher, compared to the group of healthy fetuses. There were no differences in the concentration of these markers between chromosomal aberrations and fetal dysmorphia in subjects. A significant difference in odds ratio obtained for GSH (OR = 0.57, 95% CL: 0.40–0.80) indicates that its higher concentration can relate to reduced risk of developmental abnormalities, whereas odds ratio for TP (OR=1.11, 95% CL: 1.04–1.17), TEAC (OR = 3.54, 95% CL: 1.56–8.05) and GST (OR = 1.18, 95% CL: 1.03–1.17) indicate that their elevation may increase the risk of developmental abnormalities Conclusions: Elevated levels of TP, GST, TEAC and low GSH level may be relevant to predict congenital defects.

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Objectives: Based on the current state of knowledge, elevated levels of oxidative stress markers may be considered as risk factors for pregnancy complications. The aim of the research was to assess the correlation between selected oxidative stress biomarkers with the occurrence of foetal chromosomal aberration and congenital malformations. Material and methods: This retrospective research lasted for two years. The purpose was to determine serum levels of selected oxidative stress markers, including total protein (TP), glutathione (GSH), S-nitrosothiols (RSNO), nitric oxide (NO), trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and glutathione S-transferase (GST) at 11–13 + 6 gestational weeks in 38 women with confirmed foetal developmental abnormalities and in 34 healthy pregnancies in order to assess their utility as predictors of abnormal foetal development. Results: Serum concentrations of TP (56.90 ± 5.30 vs 69.1 ± 15.30 mg/mL), TEAC (4.93 ± 0.82 vs 5.64 ± 0.74 μM/mL) and GST (15.94 ± 4.52 vs 21.72 ± 6.81 nM/min/mg) were statistically significantly (p < 0.05) lower in the group of patients with developmental abnormalities in the fetus, whereas GSH levels (6.43 ± 1.24 vs 4.98 ± 1.88 nM/mg) were significantly higher, compared to the group of healthy fetuses. There were no differences in the concentration of these markers between chromosomal aberrations and fetal dysmorphia in subjects. A significant difference in odds ratio obtained for GSH (OR = 0.57, 95% CL: 0.40–0.80) indicates that its higher concentration can relate to reduced risk of developmental abnormalities, whereas odds ratio for TP (OR=1.11, 95% CL: 1.04–1.17), TEAC (OR = 3.54, 95% CL: 1.56–8.05) and GST (OR = 1.18, 95% CL: 1.03–1.17) indicate that their elevation may increase the risk of developmental abnormalities Conclusions: Elevated levels of TP, GST, TEAC and low GSH level may be relevant to predict congenital defects.

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oxidative stress; congenital malformations; chromosomal abnormalities; prenatal diagnostic

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Can redox imbalance predict abnormal foetal development?

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Ginekologia Polska

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Vol 93, No 3 (2022)

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Research paper

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209-216

Published online

2021-09-22

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DOI

10.5603/GP.a2021.0122

Pubmed

35072234

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Ginekol Pol 2022;93(3):209-216.

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oxidative stress
congenital malformations
chromosomal abnormalities
prenatal diagnostic

Authors

Marek Pietryga
Kinga Tobola-Wrobel
Piotr Dydowicz
Katarzyna Ziolkowska
Marta Napierala
Ewa Florek
Jacek Brazert

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