Systematic review of fatty acid composition of plasma phospholipids of venous cord blood in full-term infants |
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| Authors: | Minda Hajnalka Larque Elvira Koletzko Berthold Decsi Tamás |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Paediatrics, University of Pécs, József A. 7, 7623 Pécs, Hungary Tel.: +36-72/535-900 Fax: +36-72/535-971 E-Mail: tamas.decsi@aok.pte.hu, HU;(2) Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Lindwurmstr. 4, 80337 München, Germany E-Mail: bkoletz@helios.med.uni-muenchen.de, DE |
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| Abstract: | Summary The purpose of this review was to systematically evaluate the variability of the fatty acid composition of venous cord blood
phospholipids in different populations. In an attempt to review published evidence systematically, we found 19 data sets describing
fatty acid composition of venous cord blood phospholipids in 11 European and 2 American countries. The amount of saturated-,
monounsaturated- and parent essential polyunsaturated fatty acids exhibited relatively moderate variability among the data
sets reviewed. Values of arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid showed two-fold variability among the data sets. The highest
values of docosahexaenoic acid were observed in countries with apparently higher consumption of dietary fat from sea fish.
Considering the differences in blood sampling, laboratory methods and data presentation, we conclude that fatty acid composition
of venous cord blood phospholipids in healthy, full-term infants shows relatively modest variability; hence, it is suitable
for the estimation of in utero fatty acid supply.
Received: 16 April 2002, Accepted: 16 April 2002 |
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| Keywords: | Venous cord blood – phospholipid – essential fatty acids – long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids |
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