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Pregnancy Proteins

Medical Definition: Proteins produced by organs of the mother or the PLACENTA during PREGNANCY. These proteins may be pregnancy-specific (present only during pregnancy) or pregnancy-associated (present during pregnancy or under other conditons such as hormone therapy or certain malignancies.)
Guide Notes: GEN; prefer specifics; DF: PREGN PROTEINS
Previously Indexed: Placenta (1966-1979),Placental Hormones (1966-1979),Pregnancy (1966-1979),Proteins (1966-1979),specific protein
Pregnancy Proteins Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Pregnancy-Specific beta 1-Glycoprotein - A glycoprotein with the electrophoretic mobility of BETA-GLOBULINS, secreted by the placental TROPHOBLASTS into the maternal bloodstream during PREGNANCY. It can be detected 18 days after OVULATION and reaches 200 mg/ml at the end of pregnancy. It is associated with fetal well-being.

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