Department of Obstetrics and Perinatology, University Hospital, 30-688 Krakow, Poland.
Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, Medical University of Silesia, 40-211 Katowice, Poland.
Int J Mol Sci. 2023 Aug 26;24(17):13252. doi: 10.3390/ijms241713252.
Preeclampsia (PE) is a prevalent obstetric illness affecting pregnant women worldwide. This comprehensive literature review aims to examine the role of biomarkers and understand the molecular mechanisms underlying PE. The review encompasses studies on biomarkers for predicting, diagnosing, and monitoring PE, focusing on their molecular mechanisms in maternal blood or urine samples. Past research has advanced our understanding of PE pathogenesis, but the etiology remains unclear. Biomarkers such as PlGF, sFlt-1, PP-13, and PAPP-A have shown promise in risk classification and preventive measures, although challenges exist, including low detection rates and discrepancies in predicting different PE subtypes. Future perspectives highlight the importance of larger prospective studies to explore predictive biomarkers and their molecular mechanisms, improving screening efficacy and distinguishing between early-onset and late-onset PE. Biomarker assessments offer reliable and cost-effective screening methods for early detection, prognosis, and monitoring of PE. Early identification of high-risk women enables timely intervention, preventing adverse outcomes. Further research is needed to validate and optimize biomarker models for accurate prediction and diagnosis, ultimately improving maternal and fetal health outcomes.
子痫前期 (PE) 是一种常见的产科疾病,影响着全球范围内的孕妇。本综述旨在探讨生物标志物的作用,并了解 PE 的分子机制。本综述涵盖了用于预测、诊断和监测 PE 的生物标志物的研究,重点关注其在母体血液或尿液样本中的分子机制。过去的研究加深了我们对 PE 发病机制的理解,但病因仍不清楚。PlGF、sFlt-1、PP-13 和 PAPP-A 等生物标志物在风险分类和预防措施方面显示出了前景,但仍存在一些挑战,包括检测率低和预测不同 PE 亚型的差异。未来的研究重点强调了进行更大规模前瞻性研究的重要性,以探索预测生物标志物及其分子机制,提高筛查效果,区分早发型和晚发型 PE。生物标志物评估为 PE 的早期检测、预后和监测提供了可靠且具有成本效益的筛查方法。早期识别高危妇女可以进行及时干预,预防不良结局。需要进一步研究来验证和优化生物标志物模型,以进行准确预测和诊断,从而最终改善母婴健康结局。