Methods for diagnosis to allow prediction of the likelihood of preterm birth based upon the concentration of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D2 synthase (L-PGDS) in cervical vaginal secretions. In addition, specific prostaglandin D2 receptor antagonists may represent novel tocolytic therapeutics.
根据宫颈阴道分泌物中脂
钙素型
前列腺素 D2 合酶(L-
PGDS)的浓度预测早产可能性的诊断方法。此外,特异性
前列腺素 D2 受体拮抗剂可能是新的溶血疗法。