The impact of enteral insulin-like growth factor 1 and nutrition on gut permeability and amino acid utilization.
J Nutr
; 138(9): 1829S-1833S, 2008 Sep.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18716194
ABSTRACT
The intestine serves numerous purposes. In addition to digestion and absorption, the intestine functions as an organ that provides specific and nonspecific protection against pathological bacteria and noxious agents. At birth, and certainly when birth occurs prematurely, these functions are not yet fully developed. This article addresses the specific needs of the neonatal gut to perform these functions adequately and describes efforts to modulate intestinal barrier function by preterm formula supplemented with insulin-like growth factor 1.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fator de Crescimento Insulin-Like I
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Trato Gastrointestinal
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Aminoácidos
Limite:
Humans
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Newborn
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article