Lower maternal serum tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) levels in early preeclampsia. A retrospective study

Serum TRAIL concentrations are significantly reduced in patients with early preeclampsia. This result is in line with the presence of an intravascular inflammation typical of preeclampsia. The lower levels of TRAIL detected in preeclampsia should be useful for a more proper selection of women with long-term cardiovascular risk later in life.