Serum selenium levels of the very low birth weight premature newborn infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Background: The selenium (Se) is an essential trace element that has a critical role in synthesis and activity of a number of selenoproteins with protective properties against free radical damage. This study was conducted to detect the serum Se concentration in very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants and its association with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).

Materials And Methods: Cord blood Se concentration was determined in 54 neonates with gestation age 30 week or less.