Human Hepatocyte Growth Factor (hHGF) in EPH Gestosis and HELLP Syndrome

Objective: To investigate and establish a reference range of human Hepatocyte growth Factor (hHGF) in normal pregnancies, EPH-Gestosis and HELLP Syndrome Pregnancies in Nigeria Women. Methods: Retrospective analysis of blood samples collected from the following groups of patients n=15 non pregnant women, pregnant women: early n=15 (10–14 weeks), mid n=15 (15–28 weeks) and late n=15 (29–40 weeks), n=16. EPH gestosis and n=11 HELP Syndrome using ELIZA method. Data was analysed using Student ‘trsquor; test. Results: The concentration was 0.19+ 0.06 ng/ml in non pregnant woman. During normal pregnancy there was a si…