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Why autoantibodies may be linked to preterm birth risk in some women
A typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but for about 1 in 10 pregnant women labor begins too soon. Premature or preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn deaths worldwide.
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Researchers at UC San Francisco identified specific antibodies that appear to trigger early labor, offering a potential biological marker for preterm birth risk. Premature birth, affecting roughly one in ten pregnancies, remains the leading cause of newborn deaths worldwide. The discovery could help explain why some women experience preterm labor and may improve prediction of high‑risk pregnancies.
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