Article
Role of genetic variability in neonatal jaundice. A prospective study on full-term, blood group-compatible infants.
Experientia - 1 Dec 1991
Lucarini N, Gloria-Bottini F, Tucciarone L, Carapella E, Maggioni G, Bottini E
Abstract excerpt
A series of genetic, developmental and environmental variables have been analyzed in a prospective sample of full-term newborn babies, compatible with their mothers in the major blood group systems, in order to attempt an evaluation of the effect of these variables on serum bilirubin level during the first few days of life. Three genetic factors (PGM1, ACP1 and ADA) and three non-genetic variables (rise of...
Topics
- Acid Phosphatase
- Adenosine Deaminase
- Adenylate Kinase
- Blood Group Antigens
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Jaundice, Neonatal
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Prospective Studies
- Regression Analysis
