Serum myosin-binding protein c levels: a new marker for exclusion of preterm birth?

Journal: Turkish journal of medical sciences
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIM: To evaluate whether there is a relationship between serum myosin-binding protein C (MyBP-C) levels measured in the first trimester and the timing of delivery, and, if a relationship is detected, the potential of this relationship in distinguishing between preterm and term labor.

Authors

  • Elif Yildiz
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Turkiye.
  • Fatma Ketenci Gencer
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Turkiye.
  • Burcu Timur
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ordu University Training and Research Hospital, Ordu, Turkiye.
  • Hakan Timur
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ordu University Training and Research Hospital, Ordu, Turkiye.