| Literature DB >> 11148522 |
H P Jia1, T Starner, M Ackermann, P Kirby, B F Tack, P B McCray.
Abstract
Human beta-defensin-1 (HBD-1) was detected in breast milk in concentrations of approximately 1 to 10 microg/mL. Breast tissue during lactation showed HBD-1 expression in mammary gland epithelia and within luminal secretions. The peptide demonstrated antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli. HBD-1 may augment neonatal host defenses through antimicrobial effects or prime the adaptive immune system at mucosal surfaces.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11148522 DOI: 10.1067/mpd.2001.109375
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr ISSN: 0022-3476 Impact factor: 4.406