Defining normal IgG changes throughout pregnancy
Authors:
Jena Taylor
(University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa)
,
Jona Conklin
(University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa)
,
Stephen K. Hunter
(University of Iowa)
,
Ryan Empey
(University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA)
,
Eric M. Tyler
(University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA)
,
Ashley Christensen
(Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA)
,
Katelyn M. Talcott
,
Zuhair K Ballas
(University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa)
,
Donna A. Santillan
(University of Iowa)
,
Mark K. Santillan
(University of Iowa)
Abstract
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the major serum immunoglobulin, accounting for roughly 75% of all immunoglobulin. IgG is the only class of immunoglobulin that crosses the placenta and it serves as the main immunologic barrier between the fetus and external environments. There has not been a clear consensus on what the normal values of IgG are throughout pregnancy. The aim of this study is to measure serum immunoglobulin G in each trimester of the pregnant female to determine a normal IgG profile throughout all trimesters in normal pregnancy.
Keywords: Immunoglobulin G, pregnancy, first trimester, second trimester, third trimester
How to Cite:
Taylor, J. & Conklin, J. & Hunter, S. K. & Empey, R. & Tyler, E. M. & Christensen, A. & Talcott, K. M. & Ballas, Z. K. & Santillan, D. A. & Santillan, M. K., (2013) “Defining normal IgG changes throughout pregnancy”, Proceedings in Obstetrics and Gynecology 3(2), 1–2. doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2154-4751.1213
Rights: Copyright © Jena Abel, Jona Conklin, Stephen K. Hunter, Ryan Empey, Eric M. Tyler, Ashley Christensen, Katelyn M. Talcott, Zuhair K. Ballas, Mark K. Santillan, Donna A. Santillan, 2013.
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