Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify factors influencing the number of fetal cells in maternal blood.
METHODS: A total of 57 pregnant women at a gestational age of weeks 11-14 were included. The number of fetal cells in maternal blood was assessed in 30 ml of blood using specific markers for both enrichment and subsequent identification.
RESULTS: Participants carrying male fetuses had a higher median number of fetal cells in maternal blood than those carrying female fetuses (5 vs. 3, p = 0.04). Certain cytokines (RANTES, IL-2 and IL-5) were significantly associated with the number of fetal cells in maternal blood.
CONCLUSION: The number of fetal cells in maternal blood is associated with certain cytokines and fetal gender.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | P L o S One |
| Vol/bind | 9 |
| Udgave nummer | 9 |
| Sider (fra-til) | e106934 |
| ISSN | 1932-6203 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 4 sep. 2014 |
| Udgivet eksternt | Ja |
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