The role of cellular energy metabolism in full-term newborn with manifestations of jaundice in the early neonatal period

Abstract

One of the unconditional features of a newborn child body functioning is the high intensity of all metabolic processes to ensure homeostasis, which is accordingly accompanied by an increased need for energy (ATP) To provide tissues with energy, a baby needs three times more ATP compared to an adult and 2.5 times more ATP compared to children of the second half of life.