Activin signalling and pre-eclampsia: From genetic risk to pre-symptomatic biomarker. Issue 2 (February 2015) - Williamson, Rachel D.
Highlights Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality. Activin A serum and placental levels are increased in cases of pre-eclampsia. Activin A is therefore being examined as a biomarker for pre-eclampsia.