| Literature DB >> 1511073 |
A Andersson1, B Hultberg, L Brattström, A Isaksson.
Abstract
Total serum homocysteine was found to be significantly decreased in the first trimester of pregnancy, became maximal in the second trimester (about 50% compared with non-pregnant women), whereafter the concentration remained stable throughout the remainder of pregnancy. A return to normal concentrations was seen within 2-4 days post partum. Possible reasons for the decrease of serum homocysteine in pregnancy could be haemodilution and increased remethylation of homocysteine due to increased demands for methionine by the foetus.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1511073
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Clin Chem Clin Biochem ISSN: 0939-4974