Vitamin A and Retinoic Acid Exhibit Protective Effects on Necrotizing Enterocolitis by Regulating Intestinal Flora and Enhancing the Intestinal  Epithelial Barrier

Exaggerated inflammation that characterizes necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is caused by the invasion of pathogens through an immature intestinal barrier. Vitamin A (VA) and retinoic acid (RA) play important roles in the growth of epithelial tissue and in modulating immune function.

Source: Archives of Medical Research - April 23, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Sa Xiao, Qiuping Li, Kun Hu, Yu He, Qing Ai, Liuhong Hu, Jialin Yu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research