Study of serum immunoglobulins in normal pregnancy |
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Authors: | M A Khirwadkar J R Kher |
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Institution: | Department of Physiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur. |
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Abstract: | Suppression of maternal immune response may be one of the factors contributing to continuation of pregnancy, a state in which the foetus exists as a well tolerated homograft. Studies on serum immunoglobulin levels in pregnancy show varying results. In this study serum immunoglobulin levels of Ig G, Ig A and Ig M were estimated in 75 normal pregnant women, 25 in each trimester. These were compared with a control group of 25 healthy women. A graded significant decrease in Ig G levels was observed throughout the pregnancy. Ig A levels decreased during the first and second trimester of pregnancy. A significant increase in Ig M levels from the first to third trimester was observed. |
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