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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The University of Arizona.
2006
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10150/195517 |