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SUMMARY
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.
(The Pediatric Clinic of North America)
BREASTFEEDING 2001, PART I:
THE EVIDENCE FOR BREASTFEEDING
Volume 48.Number1.February 2001
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