What the study found
Cyclophilin A, a protein measured in the blood, was higher in the first trimester among women who later developed preeclampsia and stayed elevated in the third trimester among women with established preeclampsia.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors say these findings suggest a trimester-specific association between cyclophilin A and preeclampsia, and they conclude that further investigation is warranted.
What the researchers tested
The article assessed cyclophilin A levels in early and late pregnancy among women with preeclampsia.
What worked and what didn't
The reported finding was higher cyclophilin A in early pregnancy before preeclampsia developed, and elevated levels in late pregnancy when the disease was already present. No other tested outcomes are described in the abstract.
What to keep in mind
The available summary does not describe sample size, study design details, comparison groups, or limitations.
Key points
- Cyclophilin A was higher in the first trimester in women who later developed preeclampsia.
- Cyclophilin A remained elevated in the third trimester in women with established preeclampsia.
- The authors describe the pattern as a trimester-specific association and call for further investigation.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Cyclophilin A was higher before and during preeclampsia
- Authors:
- Neşet Gümüşburun, Selim Gulucu, Sebahattin ÇELİK, Sercan Serin
- Institutions:
- Balıkesir University, Istanbul Aydın University, Samsun University, Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi
- Publication date:
- 2026-03-10
- OpenAlex record:
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