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Horm Metab Res 1992; 24(1): 39-41
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1003248
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The Effect of Feeding on Plasma Immunoreactive ACTH and β-Endorphin Levels in Newborn Infant

M. Gemelli1 , R. Manganaro1 , Fr. De Luca1 , C. Imperatore2 , G. Costa2 , C. Mamì1
  • 1Institute of Clinica Pediatrica, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
  • 2Institute of Farmacologia, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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1991

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14 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

In order to clarify whether an interaction between endogenous opioids and feeding occurs at birth, we studied Beta-endorphin (β-EP) and ACTH plasma levels in response to a feed of 10 % glucose, or formula, in 120 healthy full-term infants.

Neither postprandial β-EP nor ACTH increases were found at the 24 th hour or on the fourth day of life. β-EP physiology in newborn infants seems to be different from adults.

Key words

ACTH - Beta-Endorphin - Newborn Infant