Variations in serum concentrations of C-reactive protein, ceruloplasmin, lactoferrin and myeloperoxidase and their interactions during normal human pregnancy and postpartum period

The concentrations of proteins synthesized by the liver (CP, CRP) dynamically increase during consecutive trimesters of pregnancy unlike neutrophil-derived proteins (LF, MPO). Statistically significant correlations between the proportions of the serum proteins may suggest their combined role for the maintenance of homeostasis during pregnancy.