Effects of Vitamin B12 in Neonates and Young Infants
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential coenzyme for nucleic acid synthesis. Animal protein is the major dietary source of vitamin B12. Deficiency of vitamin B12 leads to megaloblastic anemia, degeneration of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and abnormalities of epithelial tissues. Two fac...
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| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2016-06-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://ijp.mums.ac.ir/article_6791_2a2ba113a0fbdffb96d82fcc86023f2f.pdf |