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  • Title: Molybdenum balance studies in premature male infants.
    Author: Sievers E, Oldigs HD, Dörner K, Kollmann M, Schaub J.
    Journal: Eur J Pediatr; 2001 Feb; 160(2):109-13. PubMed ID: 11271381.
    Abstract:
    UNLABELLED: Despite the fact that the trace element molybdenum (Mo) is essential, there is insufficient knowledge about the demands in infancy. Mo balances were therefore assessed under consideration of formula Mo concentrations ranging from 0.125 to 2.704 micromol/l. Sixteen premature male infants participated in the investigation. Their birth weights were between 1,500 and 1,990 g, the median (range) gestational age was 34 (32-36) weeks and the post-conceptual age at the time of study 37.4 (34.1-40.6) weeks. Twenty-four balance studies were performed and the materials analysed by atomic absorption spectroscopy. Infants with a "low" Mo intake received 0.024 (0.020-0.035) micromol/ kg per day, had a urinary excretion of 0.02 (0.008-0.045) and a retention of 0.0006 (-0.03 to 0.008) micromol/kg per day. Infants with a "high" intake received 0.284 (0.227-0.487) micromol/kg per day, had a urinary excretion of 0.243 (0.118-0.378) and a retention of 0.022 (-71.1 to 141.44) micromol/kg per day. Since the median urinary excretion exceeded 60% of the Mo intake at low and high intakes, sufficient resorption but minimal retention was assessed at low intakes of Mo. CONCLUSION: In view of the limited knowledge of long-term exposure to an elevated molybdenum intake and the substantial retention observed at higher intakes, upper limits should be set for molybdenum concentrations in preterm infant formulas.
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