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. 2022 Nov;33(11):e13876.
doi: 10.1111/pai.13876.

Maternal polyunsaturated fatty acids and allergic disease development in the offspring

Ruyu Li  1 , Hui Xing Lau  1 , Qai Ven Yap  2 , Yiong Huak Chan  2 , Elizabeth Huiwen Tham  1   3   4   5 , Anne Eng Neo Goh  6 , Hugo Van Bever  3 , Johan Gunnar Eriksson  1   5   7   8   9 , Shiao-Yng Chan  1   7 , Kok Hian Tan  10 , Yap Seng Chong  1   7 , Bee Wah Lee  3 , Lynette Pei-Chi Shek  3 , Fabian Kok Peng Yap  11   12   13 , Philip C Calder  14   15 , Keith M Godfrey  14   15   16 , Mary Foong-Fong Chong  1   17 , Evelyn Xiu Ling Loo  1   3   5
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Maternal polyunsaturated fatty acids and allergic disease development in the offspring

Ruyu Li et al. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2022 Nov.
No abstract available

Keywords: allergic sensitization; eczema; polyunsaturated fatty acids; rhinitis; wheeze.

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Conflict of interest statement

Godfrey KM has received reimbursement for speaking at conferences sponsored by Nestle. Godfrey KM, Chan SY, and Chong YS are part of an academic consortium that has received research funding from Abbot Nutrition, Nestle, and Danone. All other authors declare no conflict of interest.

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