Observations on the source of pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A)
Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1984.tb15078.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 91, Issue 11, pages 1074–1076, November 1984
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BERSINGER, N. A. and KLOPPER, A. (1984), Observations on the source of pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A). BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 91: 1074–1076. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1984.tb15078.x
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- Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Received 17 February 1984 Accepted 7 March 1984
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Summary. Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) was measured in 26 women before and after hysterectomy. The PAPP-A concentration declined significantly in 24 of them. It is concluded that the uterus is a source of the protein.

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