Antioxidant Properties of Albumin and Diseases Related to Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Albumin, the most abundant protein, contributes significantly to various physiological processes, indicating its multifunctional properties. It has drawn the attention of scientists and physicians because of its primary role in maintaining osmotic pressure and involvement in transporting numerous small molecules, including hormones, fatty acids, and drugs. A growing body of evidence has recently illustrated an additional aspect of albumin's antioxidant properties.

Amount of proteinuria as associated with severity classification of pregnant women with preeclampsia.

Objective: This study aimed to verify whether the severity classification of preeclamptic women differed by the presence or absence of proteinuria exceeding 2.0 g/24 h.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, data were collected from women with singleton pregnancies who presented with preeclampsia and proteinuria at Aichi Medical University Hospital between April 1, 2008 and September 30, 2021.