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  • Title: The effect of feeding on plasma immunoreactive ACTH and beta-endorphin levels in newborn infant.
    Author: Gemelli M, Manganaro R, De Luca F, Imperatore C, Costa G, Mamì C.
    Journal: Horm Metab Res; 1992 Jan; 24(1):39-41. PubMed ID: 1319387.
    Abstract:
    In order to clarify whether an interaction between endogenous opioids and feeding occurs at birth, we studied Beta-endorphin (beta-EP) and ACTH plasma levels in response to a feed of 10% glucose, or formula, in 120 healthy full-term infants. Neither postprandial beta-EP nor ACTH increases were found at the 24th hour or on the fourth day of life. beta-EP physiology in newborn infants seems to be different from adults.
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