Serum metabolites as diagnostic biomarkers for preterm labor: a metabolomics-based study
Several serum metabolites were identified as potential biomarkers for threatened preterm labor, defined by regular uterine contractions, cervical changes, and abnormal vaginal discharge before 37 weeks. These findings may aid in the early diagnosis of preterm birth.
Authors
- Xiaoming Zeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2944-3625)
- Xiao‐Hua Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7935-1222)
- Siming Xin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0546-2699)
- Feng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8942-9860)
- Bicheng Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0137-6830)
- Qingxuan Yi
- Hua Lai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4653-9573)
- Congrong Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8645-1114)
- Qin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9797-2636)
- Jiusheng Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4921-5016)
- Lijun Liao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3698-5636)
Institutions
- Jiangxi Maternal and Child Health Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07732-8
- Primary Topic
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Health Commission of Jiangxi Province