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Intestinal fatty acid-binding protein: a possible marker for gut maturation.
Pediatric research - 1 Sept 2014
Reisinger Kostan W, Elst Marieke, Derikx Joep P M, Nikkels Peter G J, de Vries Bart, Adriaanse Marlou P M, Jellema Reint K, Kramer Boris W W, Wolfs Tim G A M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Gut immaturity is linked with postnatal intestinal disorders. However, biomarkers to assess the intestinal developmental stage around birth are lacking. The aim of this study was to gain more insight on intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) as an indicator of gut maturity. METHODS: Antenatal I-FABP distribution and release was investigated in extremely premature, moderately premature, and...
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