Staff Members - Benha University
Gene Expression of FADS2 mRNA Linked to Intelligence in Exclusively Breast Milk Fed Preterms
American journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology • 2014
Publication Information
Authors
Naglaa F. Alhusseini, Amal Idris Ali, Azza M.A. Abul-Fadl, Amira A. Abu-Zied, Sheref M. El-Taher
Keywords
Not Available
Journal
American journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Publisher
Science publication
Volume
10
Issue
4
Pages
267-274
publication.type
International
Paper Link
Not Available
Supplementary Materials
Not Available
Abstract
Abstract Breastfeeding is important for brain development and was shown by many studies
to result in higher scores Intelligent Quotient (IQ). However, the exact mechanism whereby
Breastfeeding influences cognitive development remains unclear. This work aimed to study
the expression of genetic code FADS2 linked to the cognitive function in relation to the mode
of feeding. The study comprised 30 preterm infants of 32 to 34 weeks gestation age
including 15 exclusively breastfed and 15 fed on Infant Milk Formula (IMF) selected
to result in higher scores Intelligent Quotient (IQ). However, the exact mechanism whereby
Breastfeeding influences cognitive development remains unclear. This work aimed to study
the expression of genetic code FADS2 linked to the cognitive function in relation to the mode
of feeding. The study comprised 30 preterm infants of 32 to 34 weeks gestation age
including 15 exclusively breastfed and 15 fed on Infant Milk Formula (IMF) selected