At delivery, the neonate is noted to have diffuse purple lesions over the entire body and is taken to the neonatal intensive care unit for further assessment and management. The nurse notes the toes have turned black; pedal pulses are palpable. The nurse anticipates testing will reveal a deficiency in which substance?
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