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Profile of the fatty acid classes in vernix caseosa from premature and full-term infants (Li et al., 2021).
| Species | Premature infants (% weight) | Full-term infants (% weight) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fatty acids | 61.2 ± 1.22 | 35.8 ± 3.23 |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 3.0 ± 0.31 | 16.6 ± 5.09 |
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 10.5 ± 0.42 | 5.5 ± 0.02 |
| Branched-chain fatty acids | 25.3 ± 0.51 | 43.0 ± 1.87 |
