Abstract:Aim:The aim of this study was to determine whether oxidative stress occurring in the maternal body also affects the fetus in preeclamptic women with fetal growth restriction (FGR). Methods: We recruited 14 preeclamptic women with FGR, 13 preeclamptic women without FGR, and 10 uncomplicated pregnant women. We measured concentrations of derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROMs) as a marker of oxygen free radicals and biological antioxidant potential (BAP) in a umbilical artery and vein. Results: Umbili… Show more
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