Ghrelin Levels in Children With Intestinal Failure Receiving Long-Term Parenteral Nutrition

Ghrelin Levels in Children With Intestinal Failure Receiving Long-Term Parenteral Nutrition

BackgroundChildren with intestinal failure (IF) require parenteral nutrition (PN). Transition to oral and enteral nutrition (EN) can be difficult also due to abnormal gastrointestinal motility. The gut hormone ghrelin is increased in states of negative energy balance, functioning to preserve euglyce...

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Main Authors: Lotte E. Vlug, Patric J. D. Delhanty, Esther G. Neelis, Martin Huisman, Jenny A. Visser, Edmond H. H. M. Rings, René M. H. Wijnen, Sjoerd C. J. Nagelkerke, Merit M. Tabbers, Jessie M. Hulst, Barbara A. E. de Koning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:
acylated ghrelin
unacylated ghrelin
short bowel syndrome
enteral autonomy
intestinal adaptation
pediatrics
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.896328/full

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