- Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
- Vol: 29 Issue: 2
- Urinary Serotonin and 5-Hydroxyindolacetic Acid Levels in Preeclampsia
Urinary Serotonin and 5-Hydroxyindolacetic Acid Levels in Preeclampsia
Authors : Pervin Vural
Pages : 141-144
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :The role of serotonin in the pathogenesis of hypertension which is one of the main symptoms of preeclampsia is of growing importance. The levels of serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamin or 5-HT) and its metabolite, 5-Hydroxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA) in twenty-four hour urine samples taken from severe preeclamptic and normotensive pregnant women were determined by colon chromotography and spectrophotometry. In preeclamptic pregnant women there was a significant increase in 5-HT levels (PKeywords : Preeclampsia, Serotonin (5-HT), 5-Hydoxyindolacetic acid (5-HIAA).