The role of zinc supplementation in humoral immune response to hepatitis B vaccination in infants: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial

Background Suboptimal zinc intake may depress thymus function, lymphoproliferation, and T cell-dependent B-cell proliferation, which can impair antibody production. Zinc supplementation can improve immune function and reduce morbidity. Objective To assess the effect of zinc supplementation on infant...

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Main Authors: K. Suarca, Hendra S, B. N. P. Arhana, I K. G. Suandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2016-09-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
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Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/632

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