Copeptin concentration in cord blood in infants with early-onset sepsis, chorioamnionitis and perinatal asphyxia

• Principais autores: Aebi Christoph (Autor), Manh-Nhi Chiem (Autor), Bigler Susanna (Autor), Frey Stefanie (Autor), Schlapbach Luregn J (Autor), Nelle Mathias (Autor), Nuoffer Jean-Marc (Autor)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Vasopressin is one of the most important physiological stress and shock hormones. Copeptin, a stable vasopressin precursor, is a promising sepsis marker in adults. In contrast, its involvement in neonatal diseases remains unknown. Th...