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