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International Journal of Gynecology & Clinical Practices Volume 5 (2018), Article ID 4:IJGCP-138, 2 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2018/138
Commentary
Can Metabolomics Aid in the Clinical Management of Preterm Birth?

Ana M. Gil* and Daniela Duarte

CICECO- Aveiro Institute of Materials (CICECO/UA), Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
Dr. Ana M. Gil, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; E-mail: agil@ua.pt
05 December 2017; 29 January 2018; 31 January 2018
Gil AM, Duarte D (2018) Can Metabolomics Aid in the Clinical Management of Preterm Birth?. Int J Gynecol Clin Pract 5: 138. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4986/2018/138

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