Sex Affects Human Premature Neonates’ Blood Metabolome According to Gestational Age, Parenteral Nutrition, and Caffeine Treatment

Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal deaths and high economic costs; it depends on numerous biological and social factors, and is highly prevalent in males. Several factors can affect the metabolome of premature infants. Accordingly, the aim of the present study was to analyze the role playe...

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Main Authors: Marianna Caterino, Margherita Ruoppolo, Michele Costanzo, Lucia Albano, Daniela Crisci, Giovanni Sotgiu, Laura Saderi, Andrea Montella, Flavia Franconi, Ilaria Campesi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Metabolites
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/11/3/158