Cortisol and Cortisone in Early Childhood in Very-Low-Birthweight Infants and Term-Born Infants

Conclusions: In VLBW infants, lower 11 β-HSD2 activity probably contributes to the long-term metabolic and cardiovascular risks. In VLBW infants, early insulin treatment could affect programming of the HPA axis, resulting in higher cortisol and cortisone levels during early childhood.Horm Res Paediatr

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Source: Hormone Research in Paediatrics - February 3, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research