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1276 Genotypic Expression of FADS2 in Preterm Babies Fed Exclusively on Human Milk Versus Formula Fed
Archives of Disease in Childhood • 2012
Publication Information
Authors
Azza Abul-Fadl, NF Al Husseini, AY Idris
Keywords
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Journal
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume
97
Issue
Suppl 2
Pages
A364-A365
publication.type
International
Paper Link
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Supplementary Materials
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Abstract
Background Exclusively breastfed premature babies have been shown to have higher
intelligent quotient scores and superior cognitive development than those deprived of
human milk. However the underlying cause has not been clearly defined. Aim The aim of
this study is to measure genetic expression of FADS2 gene responsible for cognition in
babies exposed to different modes of feeding. Methods Thirty preterm babies were studied
for gene expression of FADS2 at birth and three months later.
intelligent quotient scores and superior cognitive development than those deprived of
human milk. However the underlying cause has not been clearly defined. Aim The aim of
this study is to measure genetic expression of FADS2 gene responsible for cognition in
babies exposed to different modes of feeding. Methods Thirty preterm babies were studied
for gene expression of FADS2 at birth and three months later.