Human breast milk is considered the optimum feeding regime for newborn infants due to its
ability to provide complete nutrition and many bioactive health factors. Breast feeding is …

Neonates are born with an immature immune system and rely on the transfer of immunity
from their mothers. Maternal antibodies are transferred via the placenta and breast milk …

Epigenetic processes govern prostate cancer (PCa) biology, as evidenced by the
dependency of PCa cells on the androgen receptor (AR), a prostate master transcription …

The mammary gland is a compound, branched tubuloalveolar structure and a major
characteristic of mammals. The mammary gland has evolved from epidermal apocrine …

The rubber antioxidant 6PPD has gained significant attention due to its highly toxic
transformation product, 6PPD-quinone (6PPDQ). Despite their detection in urines of …

The development of the mammary gland is unique: the final stages of development occur
postnatally at puberty under the influence of hormonal cues. Furthermore, during the life of …

Characterising the hierarchy of mammary epithelial cells (MECs) and how they are
regulated during adult development is important for understanding how breast cancer …

The mammary epithelium is composed of several cell lineages including luminal, alveolar
and myoepithelial cells. Transplantation studies have suggested that the mammary …

From the earliest stages of embryonic development, cells of epithelial and mesenchymal
origin contribute to the structure and function of developing organs. However, these …

The mammary epithelium undergoes extensive growth and remodeling during pregnancy,
suggesting a role for stem cells. Yet their origin, identity, and behavior in the intact tissue …