Changes in maternal placental growth factor levels during term labour

Placental growth factor (PlGF) has important angiogenic function that is critical to placental development. Lower levels of PlGF are associated with fetal growth restriction, pre-eclampsia and intrapartum fetal compromise. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of labour on maternal PlGF levels.
Source: Placenta - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Source Type: research