Growth enhancement of infants
OwnerNaim Shehadeh, Aviv Hanien +5inventors
InventorsNaim Shehadeh, Aviv Hanien, Chen Porat, Raanan Shamir, Lora Eshkar-Sebban, Michal Devir, Michal Olshansky
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Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing the growth of infants. Particularly, the present invention discloses the use of insulin for promoting the growth of low birth weight infants, including preterm infants and small for gestational age (SGA) infants over the expected rate.
Claims21
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A method for enhancing the growth rate of a low birth weight human infant, comprising orally administering insulin to the infant when newborn, thereby enhancing the growth rate of said infant over the expected growth rate.
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