Role of Human Milk Bioactives on Infants’ Gut and Immune Health.
Carr LE, Virmani MD, Rosa F, Munblit D, Matazel KS, [...]
Mucosal Immunity and Liver Metabolism in the Complex Condition of Lactation Insufficiency.
Betts CB, Quackenbush A, Anderson W, Marshall NE, Schedin [...]
Immunology and breastmilk
This article is a summary of the immunological properties of breastmilk with a focus on a select number of bioactive components.
Maternal Leukocytes and Infant Immune Programming during Breastfeeding
This review addresses the evidence for functionality of maternal, breastmilk-derived immune cells in the infant. The available evidence is mostly from studies in mice, for ethical and practical reasons.
