The Protective Role of Epidermal Growth Factor in Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common gastrointestinal disease in premature babies. Despite significant morbidity and mortality, the cause of this disease remains unclear and there are no preventative treatments available. Prematurity and enteral feeding of infant formula are c...

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Main Author: Clark, Jessica Ann
Other Authors: Dvorak, Bohuslav
Language:EN
Published: The University of Arizona. 2006
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/195517