Own mother's colostrum is rich in cytokines and other immune agents that may stimulate
oropharyngeal-associated lymphoid tissue if administered oropharyngeally to extremely low …

Background: Own mother's colostrum (OMC) provides immune protection to extremely low
birth weight (ELBW) infants in the immediate post-birth period, however clinical instability …

Studies in adults have shown that the oropharyngeal route can be used to effectively and
safely administer interferon-α, an immune cell-derived cytokine, to patients who are unable …

Objectives: Studies have confirmed the safety of oropharyngeal administration of colostrum
in very low birth weight infants. However, the effect of oropharyngeal administration of …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the immunologic effects of oropharyngeal colostrum
administration in extremely premature infants. METHODS: We conducted a double-blind …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of oropharyngeal colostrum
administration in the incidence of late‐onset clinical and proven sepsis and in …

Background Oropharyngeal colostrum (OC) application strategies have been shown to be
feasible and safe for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. Evidence to support the nutritional …

It is well known that the immune response is blunted and underdeveloped in the premature
infant, but human milk supports the infant's growth, function, and effectiveness. Thus, own …

Background: Human milk reduces morbidities in extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants.
However, clinical instability often precludes ELBW infants from receiving early enteral feeds …

Background The immune system of preterm infants is immature, being a significant cause of
morbidity and mortality, particularly in the preterm infant. Oropharyngeal colostrum …