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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Feb 15, 2016; 7(1): 38-47
Published online Feb 15, 2016. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v7.i1.38
Published online Feb 15, 2016. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v7.i1.38
Table 2 Important nutritional components of amniotic fluid
Component | Most important examples |
Amino acids | Glutamine, arginine |
Proteins | Lactoferrin |
Minerals | Zinc, iron |
Hormones | Growth hormone, prolactin |
Growth factors | IGF-1, EGF |
- Citation: Dasgupta S, Arya S, Choudhary S, Jain SK. Amniotic fluid: Source of trophic factors for the developing intestine. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol 2016; 7(1): 38-47
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2150-5330/full/v7/i1/38.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4291/wjgp.v7.i1.38