Vitamin A and E deficiency and lung disease in infants with cystic fibrosis

Julie E Bines, Helen Truby, David Armstrong, Rosemary Carzino, K Grimwood

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Abstract

Objectives: VitaminAand E deficiency is common in cystic fibrosis (CF). These vitamins have immunomodulating properties and we determined whether decreased serum vitamin A and E levels in young infants are associated with early CF lung disease and lower airway inflammation
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)663 - 668
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Volume41
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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