Motilin in umbilical blood.
The level of motilin in umbilical plasma was studied in a group of 25 newborns--16 prematurely born and 9 term-born. No statistically significant changes were noted in either studied groups. The results indicate intensive maturation processes of the gastrointestinal tract of the fetus, which prepare for enteral feeding in case of premature birth.
Kowalewska-Kantecka
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National Research Institute of Mother and Child, Warszawa.
D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature / Q000097:blood*; D009037:Motilin / Q000097:blood*
D009037:Motilin