Oral Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I and Development of the Small Intestine in the Neonatal Piglet
Houle, Vicki Marie
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Description
Title
Oral Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I and Development of the Small Intestine in the Neonatal Piglet
Author(s)
Houle, Vicki Marie
Issue Date
1997
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Donovan, Sharon M.
Department of Study
Nutritional Sciences
Discipline
Nutritional Sciences
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Health Sciences, Nutrition
Language
eng
Abstract
Given that IGF-I modulation of intestinal development did not lead to an increase in overall piglet growth, we conclude that the effects of IGF-I in the normal, healthy neonate are modest. However, since IGF-I stimulates intestinal growth and development without undesirable systemic effects, it may be a beneficial therapeutic agent for infants with compromised intestinal function.
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