Article
The Role of Placental Oxidative Stress and Lipid Peroxidation in Preeclampsia
23 Nov 2005
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Preeclampsia is a complex multisystem disorder exclusively seen in human species that is characterized by hypertension and proteinuria. This disorder has the highest maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality of all pregnancy-related complications. Growing evidence suggests that placental oxidative stress is involved in the etiopathogenesis of preeclampsia. Reduced perfusion as a result of abnormal...