Malnutrition in children associated with low insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) levels
Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.)
; 35(supl. 2): S275-S277, 2021. tab
Article
in English
| IBECS
| ID: ibc-220958
Responsible library:
ES1.1
Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
Objective:
This study aimed to compare serum levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 in children with malnutrition and good nutritional status.Method:
This cross-sectional study included 41 participants consisting of 31 malnourished, 10 well-nourished children aged between 36 and 60 months. Demographic data of participants were obtained utilizing a questionnaire. Nutritional status was determined by calculating the Z-score of body weight for age, height for age, and body weight for height indices using the WHO classification. IGFBP-3 levels were determined by the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) method.Result:
Median serum IGFBP-3 levels in malnourished children were found to be lower i.e. 0.35 mcg/mL (minimummaximum 0.041.52 mcg/mL) compared to well-nourished children 1.52 ng/mL (minimummaximum 0.473.17 mcg/mL).Conclusion:
Serum IGFBP-3 levels can be used as indicators to assess nutritional status. (AU)
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National databases
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Spain
Database:
IBECS
Main subject:
Child Nutrition Disorders
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Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein 3
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Malnutrition
Limits:
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Gac. sanit. (Barc., Ed. impr.)
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
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Congress and conference
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hasanuddin University/Indonesia