Decreased Acetic Acid in the Stool of Preterm Infants Is Associated with an Increased Risk of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Background: Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), microbial metabolites, have been minimally studied in neonatal pathophysiology but have been associated with disease outcomes in adults. The objective of this manuscript was to determine if SCFA levels in maternal breastmilk (BM) and stool from preterm ne...

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Main Authors: Lauren C. Frazer, William Yakah, Camilia R. Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/12/2412