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01-11-2003 | Original Article

Interleukin-6 levels in hyperemesis gravidarum

Authors: Naci K. Kuscu, Yasemin Yildirim, Faik Koyuncu, Ahmet Var, Bekir S. Uyanik

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 1/2003

Abstract

Introduction.

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is associated with higher levels of serum β-hCG levels and hyperthyroidism. Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a pro-inflammatory cytokine, is reported to enhance secretion of β-hCG from trophoblastic cell line.

Methods.

We measured serum levels of IL-6, thyroid hormones and β-hCG of hyperemetic patients and gestational age-matched controls to search for a difference between the two groups.

Results.

There was a significant difference in β-hCG (p=0.028), though IL-6 levels were higher in the hyperemetic group, it did not reach a significant level. Interleukin-6 positively correlated with β-hCG (r=0.38 and p=0.13).

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Title: Interleukin-6 levels in hyperemesis gravidarum
Authors: Naci K. Kuscu
Yasemin Yildirim
Faik Koyuncu
Ahmet Var
Bekir S. Uyanik
Publication date: 01-11-2003
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 1/2003
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-002-0412-6

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Interleukin-6 levels in hyperemesis gravidarum

Abstract

Introduction.

Methods.

Results.

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Abstract

Introduction.

Methods.

Results.

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