Serum biomarkers predictive of pre-eclampsia

Abstract

Aim: We sought serum biomarkers predictive of pre-eclampsia (PE). Materials & methods: Sera obtained at 12–14 weeks of pregnancy from 24 cases who later developed PE and 24 controls with uncomplicated pregnancies were processed and analyzed using a serum proteomic approach. Results: Many statistically significant serum PE biomarker candidates (n > 60) were found comparing cases and controls. In addition, logistic regression analysis modeled biomarker data resulted in 14 different multimarker combinations having high detection sensitivity and specificity (AUC >0.9). Conclusions: Developed panels of serum biomarkers appeared effective in identifying pregnant women at 12–14 weeks gestation at risk of PE later in their pregnancy.