Maternal Serum Stathmin-1 Levels in Preeclampsia

A Comparative Study of Maternal Serum Stathmin-1 Levels in Pregnancies With Preeclampsia, Severe Preeclampsia, and Healthy Controls

This study investigates maternal serum Stathmin-1 (STMN-1) levels in pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia and severe preeclampsia, compared to healthy pregnancies. The aim is to explore potential differences in STMN-1 levels among these groups to better understand its role in preeclampsia pathophysiology. Maternal serum STMN-1 levels will be measured between 32-34 weeks of gestation, and patients will be monitored until delivery to assess whether they develop preeclampsia or severe preeclampsia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of Preeclampsia: Defined by New-onset hypertension (Systolic Blood Pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or Diastolic Blood Pressure ≥90 mmHg) after 20 weeks of gestation, with or without proteinuria.
• Clinical diagnosis of Severe Preeclampsia: Defined by criteria such as severe hypertension (systolic BP ≥160 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥110 mmHg), organ dysfunction (renal insufficiency, liver involvement, neurological complications), thrombocytopenia, pulmonary edema, or fetal growth restriction.
• Control Group: Healthy pregnancies without preeclampsia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiple Pregnancies
• Pregestational Diabetes
• Chronic Hypertension
• Systemic Diseases (Chronic kidney disease, autoimmune diseases)
• Fetal Anomalies
• Premature Rupture of Membranes