Abstract
Retinol-binding protein (RBP) and prealbumin (PA) are potentially useful indicators of inadequate protein and/or energy intake. Concentrations of RBP and PA were determined in cord blood of 117 infants and were found to be lower before 37 weeks gestation than at term. Adult subjects had substantially higher concentrations of RBP and PA than found in cord blood.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-133 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Early Human Development |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1983 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- cord blood
- prealbumin
- retinol-binding protein
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology