Gestational age, birthweight, weight gain, LOS, apnea, feeding intolerance, tachycardia, hypoactivity, thermal instability, BPD, PVL/IVH, invasive ventilation, blood sample results (complete blood picture, coagulation profile and CRP level), and transfusion needs significantly increase, while intake of BC significantly decreased ROP occurrence. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is retinopathy of prematurity.