TRAIL-R2, also known as death receptor-5, induces apoptotic signalling.
We examine placental and maternal serum TRAIL-R2 levels in placenta accreta.
Lower levels of placental TRAIL-R2 are associated with placenta accreta.
Maternal serum and placental TRAIL-R2 levels are well-correlated.
Previous history of cesarean section is significantly associated with placenta accreta.