Midtrimester amniotic fluid matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) levels above the 90th percentile are a marker for subsequent preterm premature rupture of membranes.

Biggio, Joseph R

Midtrimester amniotic fluid matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) levels above the 90th percentile are a marker for subsequent preterm premature rupture of membranes. [electronic resource] - American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Jan 2005 - 109-13 p. digital

Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0002-9378

10.1016/j.ajog.2004.06.103 doi


Adult
Amniotic Fluid--metabolism
Biomarkers--metabolism
Case-Control Studies
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Female
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture--diagnosis
Humans
Matrix Metalloproteinase 8--metabolism
Predictive Value of Tests
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, Second
ROC Curve
Sensitivity and Specificity