Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid Levels Are Associated with Early Systemic Inflammation in Extremely Preterm Infants

Docosahexaenoic Acid and Arachidonic Acid Levels Are Associated with Early Systemic Inflammation in Extremely Preterm Infants

Fetal and early postnatal inflammation have been associated with increased morbidity in extremely preterm infants. This study aimed to demonstrate if postpartum levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA) were associated with early inflammation. In a cohort of 90 extremely preterm...

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Main Authors: Ann Hellström, William Hellström, Gunnel Hellgren, Lois E. H. Smith, Henri Puttonen, Ing-Marie Fyhr, Karin Sävman, Anders K. Nilsson, Susanna Klevebro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
inflammation
preterm infant
polyunsaturated fatty acid
interleukin-6
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/1996

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