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Background and Aims: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester, accounting for nearly 9% of pregnancy-related deaths. An accurate biochemical marker for early detection is still unavailable. The kynurenine pathway, the primary route of tryptophan metabolism, is involved in immune tolerance, oxidative stress, and placental development. This study aimed to evaluate kynurenine metabolites as potential biomarkers for EP. Methods: In this prospective single-center study, 106 pregnant women were recruited between January and June 2025, including 53 women with confirmed EP and 53 healthy first-trimester controls. Serum levels of tryptophan and its metabolites [3-hydroxykynurenine (3-HK), 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid (3-HAA), kynurenine, quinolinic acid, and kynurenic acid] were quantified using LC-MS/MS. Group comparisons, correlation analyses, and ROC curve evaluations were conducted. Results: No significant differences were found in tryptophan, kynurenine, quinolinic acid, or kynurenic acid between groups (p > 0.05). However, 3-HK and 3-HAA were significantly elevated in the EP group (p < 0.001). ROC analysis demonstrated good diagnostic accuracy for 3-HAA (AUC = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.71–0.88) and 3-HK (AUC = 0.77, 95% CI: 0.67–0.86). Combined use improved discrimination (AUC = 0.86; sensitivity = 0.85; specificity = 0.75). Additionally, 3-HK correlated negatively with gestational age (ρ=–0.42, p < 0.001) and positively with monocyte and leukocyte counts. Conclusion: These findings suggest that elevated 3-HK and 3-HAA levels are associated with EP and may reflect immunometabolic dysregulation underlying abnormal implantation, rather than implying a causal relationship. Therefore, these metabolites may offer complementary biomarker potential in selected research settings.
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Kaynak: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL & LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
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"Ectopic pregnancy"
"kynurenine pathway"
"tryptophan metabolism"
"3-Hydroxykynurenine"
"3-Hydroxyanthranilic acid"
"biomarkers"
"&
imath
mmune tolerance"
"LC-ms/ms"
Ectopic pregnancy
kynurenine pathway
tryptophan metabolism
3-Hydroxykynurenine
3-Hydroxyanthranilic acid
biomarkers
& imath
mmune tolerance
LC-ms/ms
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SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL & LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
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0036-5513
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2026
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Cilt / Sayı
86
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Hakemlik
Hakemli
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SCI
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Türkçe
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6 kişi
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Tıbbi Biyokimya
"Ectopic pregnancy","kynurenine pathway","tryptophan metabolism","3-Hydroxykynurenine","3-Hydroxyanthranilic acid","biomarkers","& imath;mmune tolerance","LC-ms/ms"
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SARIKAYA SEVCAN,ŞENGÜL BAĞ FATMA,OVALI FADİME,SAK FİRDEVS,GÜNENC OĞUZHAN,VATANSEV HÜSAMETTİN
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9766783