The role of asymmetric dimethyl arginine and oxidant/antioxidant system in preeclampsia

Fetal Pediatr Pathol. 2011;30(6):387-93. doi: 10.3109/15513815.2011.618869.

Abstract

Preeclampsia is a syndrome characterized by hypertension and proteinuria. The aim of this study is to find the relationship between preeclampsia, asymmetric dimethyl arginine (ADMA), and the oxidant/antioxidant system. Twenty-one preeclamptic and 28 normal pregnant women were included in this study. In cord bloods, ADMA and oxidant/antioxidant parameters were measured. Asymmetric dimethyl arginine levels were significantly increased in preeclamptic pregnancies compared to the control group (p = 0.006). The activities of antioxidant enzymes and malondialdehyde levels were increased in the preeclamptic group compared to the control group (p < 0.001, p = 0.022, p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). Development of endothelial dysfunction and oxidative stress may play a role in developing preeclampsia.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antioxidants / metabolism
  • Arginine / analogs & derivatives*
  • Arginine / blood
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Citrulline / blood
  • Female
  • Fetal Blood
  • Humans
  • Lipid Peroxidation
  • Malondialdehyde / blood
  • Oxidants / blood
  • Oxidative Stress
  • Pre-Eclampsia / blood*
  • Pre-Eclampsia / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Oxidants
  • Citrulline
  • Malondialdehyde
  • N,N-dimethylarginine
  • Arginine