The chemistry and biology of protective factors in human milk are discussed. The main
immunological components of human milk are considered briefly, including: Lactobacillus …

Mammary gland development at various stages of life, including lactogenesis, is outlined,
and the roles of various defence factors in colostrum and milk are discussed. Components of …

Milk is a complex biological fluid which has been viewed primarily as a food that provides
energy and essential nutrients for optimal health, growth and development of the young …

The author discusses the incidence of infection and mortality related to type of infant feeding,
protective factors in human milk (Fe-binding proteins, complement C3, Bifidus and …

Mucosal surfaces of the alimentary tract and respiratory system are exposed to a host of
deleterious agents, many of which are microorganisms and their products. The tissues of …

An hypothesis was developed which predicts that human milk protects against infections of
the alimentary tract of the breast‐fed infant by non‐inflammatory mechanisms. Human milk is …

The existence of the antimicrobial properties of milk has now been known for almost a
decade. It was, however, not until the last 25 yr that detailed biochemistry of these …

IMMUNE FACTORS IN HUMAN MILK B. CARLSSON*, JR CRUZ**, B. GARCIA**, LA
HANSON*, and JJ URRUTIA** During recent years much i Page 1 IMMUNE FACTORS IN …

The physiological role of milk proteins in human nutrition is discussed, not only the classical
role of protein from the strict nutritional point of view, but also the role of some milk proteins …

Milk is an established and healthy food source of energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. In
addition to its value as a nutrient source, interest has arisen in the ability of milk to kill …