Abstract

BackgroundA suspected cause for relative adrenal insufficiency in preterm infants is the immaturity of adrenal key enzymes for steroid synthesis (3ß-hydroxysteroiddehydrogenase (3ß-HSD), 11ß-hydroxylase (11ß-HYD)). The fetus lacks 3ß-HSD activity until...

Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call