Background. The aim of this prospective study was to examine if serum concentrations of
cytokines are of value in the identification of patients at risk for preterm delivery. Methods …

OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to determine whether maternal serum interleukin-6
concentrations are elevated in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes and …

Background. To find out whether preterm labor is associated with raised maternal serum
concentrations of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interferon …

Methods: Blood samples were collected from 130 gravidas at 22-34 weeks' gestation. The
study group consisted of 89 women evaluated for preterm contractions or premature rupture …

Background. The objective of the present study was to study participation of cytokines and
cytokine inhibitors during the process of normal parturition, as assessed by maternal serum …

The objective of this study is to determine if the detection of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in maternal
plasma prior to delivery predicts neonatal and/or infectious complications in patients with …

Background. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the levels of interleukin-6 (IL-
6) can be used as markers of adverse outcome in preterm neonates born after preterm …

Objective: Our aim was to determine whether interleukin-6 concentrations in cervical fluid
samples are of value in the identification of microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of an interleukin-
6 (IL-6) bedside test of vaginal secretions for neonatal infection in cases of preterm …

Objective: To analyze the association of maternal serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) with
fetomaternal outcome in preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). Methods …