Vaginal matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) as a potential early predictor of preterm birth.

Jay A DavisDavid BakerTatyana PeresleniCassandra HeiselmanChristina KocisMichael DemishevDavid J Garry

Published in: Journal of perinatal medicine (2024)

There was an increase in vaginal MMP-9 during early pregnancy in those at high risk for preterm birth and in those who delivered preterm, regardless of prior pregnancy outcome. Vaginal MMP-9 may have potential as a marker of increased risk of preterm birth.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
low birth weight
gestational age
cell migration
human health
risk assessment
climate change