Journal of perinatal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Influence of antenatal magnesium sulfate application on cord blood levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in premature infants.
To investigate the influence of antenatal magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) application on cord blood brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels - the first-line neuroprotection for preventing cerebral palsy in prematurely born infants. ⋯ The application of antenatal MgSO4 in preterm delivery increased cord blood BDNF levels, which could have a potential role on fetal neuroprotection. Further investigation is needed.