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RDS and tracheal phospholipid composition in twins: independent of gestational age.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  576875     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The surfactant phospholipids in the tracheal effluent of eight pairs of preterm twins were followed, serially. In four pairs only one of the twins had RDS; in the other four pairs both twins had RDS. Twins with and without RDS had markedly different surfactant phospholipids. Phosphatidylglycerol was absent in all twins with RDS. L/S ratios in tracheal effluent increased after birth in infants with and without RDS. With recovery from RDS, phosphatidylinositol increased. The study helps confirm previous studies of the necessity of the acidic phospholipids, PI and PG, in stabilizing lecithin, as well as that surfactant composition can be independent of gestational age.
Authors:
M Obladen; L Gluck
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of pediatrics     Volume:  90     ISSN:  0022-3476     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Pediatr.     Publication Date:  1977 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1977-06-11     Completed Date:  1977-06-11     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375410     Medline TA:  J Pediatr     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  799-802     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Body Composition
Diseases in Twins*
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Phosphatidylglycerols / analysis
Phosphatidylinositols / analysis
Phosphatidylserines / analysis
Pulmonary Surfactants / analysis*,  biosynthesis
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / metabolism*
Trachea / analysis*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Phosphatidylglycerols; 0/Phosphatidylinositols; 0/Phosphatidylserines; 0/Pulmonary Surfactants

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