Diamine Oxidase: Placental Function
Written by Dr.ChrisDiamine oxidase (histaminase): The assay of diamine oxidase in plasma, using modern sensitive techniques, shows promise as an index of placental function. A sharp rise of this enzyme is said to occur in pregnancy in 5-6 weeks following the last menstrual period and rapidly reaches a plateau which remains throughout gestation.
In instances of spontaneous abortion […]
Tags: choriocarcinoma, gestation, histaminase, hydatidiform mole, plasma diamine oxidase
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HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPHIN
Written by Dr.ChrisHUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPHIN: It is a glycoprotein in which galactose forms the carbohydrate fraction. Like all glycoproteins, it consists of a and 13 sub-units of which, the 13 sub-unit is structurally and immunologically similar in hCG and LH, with the exception that the terminal 30 amino acids are unique to hCG.
Human chorionic gonadotrophin is synthesised […]
Tags: Abortion, choriocarcinoma, corpus luteum, GONADOTROPHIN, hydatidiform mole, syncytio-trophoblast cells, twin pregnancy
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Ultrasonics in Obstetrics
Written by Dr.ChrisUltrasonics in Obstetrics: Ultrasonic techniques have been used in obstetrics and gynecology since their introduction in 1958 by Donald and his colleagues in Glasgow. Ultrasound is the name given to sound waves of a frequency greater than the upper audible limit, i.e., greater than 16,000 cycles per second. The ultrasound frequencies used in medical diagnosis, […]
Tags: gynecological tumours, gynecology, hydatidiform mole, multiple pregnancy, Ultrasonics
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