Interleukin-6 levels in hyperemesis gravidarum
| dc.contributor.author | Kuscu N.K. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yildirim Y. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Koyuncu F. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Var A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Uyanik B.S. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T11:17:47Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T11:17:47Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2003 | |
| dc.description.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). | |
| dc.identifier.DOI-ID | 10.1007/s00404-002-0412-6 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/52937 | |
| dc.title | Interleukin-6 levels in hyperemesis gravidarum | |
| dc.type | Article |