Acquired Zinc Deficiency in Preterm Infant Post-Surgery for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on Prolonged Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

• Main Authors: Mansour Al Qurashi (Author), Hadeel Mohammad (Author), Syed Sameer Aga (Author), Ahmed Mustafa (Author), Jubara Alallah (Author), Mohammed Al Hindi (Author), Mohammed Al Harbi (Author), Mohammed Hasosah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Zinc (Zn) is a vital trace element that plays a pivotal role in protein synthesis, cellular growth, and differentiation and is involved as a cofactor of metalloenzymes, performing a wide variety of metabolic, immune, and synthesis roles. Zn is required at all stages of an infant's and child...