The concentration of n-terminal propeptide of type IIi procollagen in umbilical cord serum--biochemical marker of newborn maturity
Rechberger, T.; Poniedziałek-Czajkowska, E.
Ginekologia Polska 65(12): 686-689
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-0011 PMID: 7789860 Document Number: 429102
The concentration of N-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP) in umbilical cord serum was estimated in preterm and term newborns. The mean concentration of PIIINP was significantly higher in preterm infants, despite their lower body mass. This indicates higher rate of collagen biosynthesis in early gestation. The highest PIIINP were found among the most immature infants, which suggest the usefulness of PIIINP as an biochemical marker of newborn maturity.