Oral Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I and Development of the Small Intestine in the Neonatal Piglet

Given that IGF-I modulation of intestinal development did not lead to an increase in overall piglet growth, we conclude that the effects of IGF-I in the normal, healthy neonate are modest. However, since IGF-I stimulates intestinal growth and development without undesirable systemic effects, it may be a beneficial therapeutic agent for infants with compromised intestinal function.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nutritional Sciences

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Houle, Vicki Marie

Contributors dc:contributor

• Donovan, Sharon M.

• Health Sciences, Nutrition

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI9812624

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/84975