Mitochondrial DNA: A Biomarker of Disease Severity in Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Published: 2019-10-10 Reading: 1 min

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Mouse model study demonstrating mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) as a potential blood biomarker for necrotizing enterocolitis severity. Circulating mtDNA levels correlated with degree of intestinal injury and inflammation, suggesting utility for non-invasive monitoring of NEC progression in neonates.

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#NecrotizingEnterocolitis #PediatricSurgery #BiomarkerResearch #NeonatalCare

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Mitochondrial DNA: A Biomarker of Disease Severity in Necrotizing Enterocolitis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2019-10-10. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/1727

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