Maternal Levels of Prostacyclin, Thromboxane, ICAM, and VCAM in Normal and Preeclamptic Pregnancies

Abstract

Maternal 6-keto PGF1α levels and the ratio of 6-keto PGF1α and TXB(2) were decreased in patients with sPE compared to normal pregnant controls. In contrast, maternal ICAM and VCAM levels were not different between the two groups. These data suggest that serum ICAM and VCAM levels may not be sensitive inflammatory biomarkers for preeclampsia.