Effects of Phosphatidylserine Source of Docosahexaenoic Acid on Cerebellar Development in Preterm Pigs

Effects of Phosphatidylserine Source of Docosahexaenoic Acid on Cerebellar Development in Preterm Pigs

Preterm birth, a major contributor to infant mortality and morbidity, impairs development of the cerebellum, the brain region involved in cognitive processing and motor function. Previously, we showed that at term-equivalent age, preterm pigs that received formula supplemented with docosahexaenoic a...

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Main Authors: Daniel Chizhikov, Randal K. Buddington, Igor Y. Iskusnykh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
preterm infants
brain development
phosphatidylserine
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
cerebellum
pig
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/8/475

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