| Literature DB >> 11236734 |
M Hamosh1.
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This article reviews the bioactive components of human milk. Special emphasis is given to immune and nonimmune protective function of major and minor nutrients in human milk. Immune modulating components, such as cytokines, nucleotides, hormones, and growth factors, are discussed. Milk enzymes with digestive function in the newborn are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11236734 DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70286-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Clin North Am ISSN: 0031-3955 Impact factor: 3.278