Vitamin A Supplementation in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight Neonates
Vitamin A is involved in regulation of fetal lung growth. It protects the preterm lung from oxidative damage. It maintains the integrity of respiratory tract epithelium and helps in differentiation of epithelial cells. In addition, it is necessary for the formation of photosensitive visual pigm...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijnmr.net/articles/PDF/2028/3-%2011471_F(P)_PF1(ANAK)_PFA(AK).pdf |