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C-Reactive Protein
Though median values are elevated, C-reactive protein levels vary widely during pregnancy
January 19th, 2006
Though median values are consistently elevated, C-reactive protein levels vary widely during pregnancy. Investigators in Portugal stated, "To clarify the changes in serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and in the neutrophil activation state during normal human pregnancy, a longitudinal study (n=23) was performed during the three trimesters of pregnancy; a group of non-pregnant women (n=24) was used as control." "Total and differential leukocyte count, serum concentration of CRP and plasma levels of granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and of lactoferrin and elastase (two indirect markers of neutrophil activation) were...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2006-01-19)
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