The innate immune system is the oldest protection strategy that is conserved across all
organisms. Although having an unspecific action, it is the first and fastest defense …

Human milk is the gold standard for newborn infants. Breast milk not only provides nutrients,
it also contains bioactive components that guide the development of the infant's intestinal …

Human milk contains all of the essential nutrients required by the infant within a complex
matrix that enhances the bioavailability of many of those nutrients. In addition, human milk is …

Breastfeeding is the preferred method of infant feeding and its establishment is one of the
primary goals for the infant. Allergic diseases are common in childhood, with increased …

Background Breastfeeding and human milk consumption are associated with immune
system development; however, the underlying mechanisms and the impact of different infant …

Maternal obesity is associated with metabolic changes in mothers and higher risk of obesity
in the offspring. Obesity in breastfeeding mothers appears to influence human milk …

microRNAs (miRNAs) are conserved non-coding small nucleotide molecules found in nearly
all species and breastmilk. miRNAs present in breastmilk are very stable to freeze-thaw …

Background Recurrent infections in childhood are the main cause of remission to the
immunology service. T lymphocytes generated in the thymus are essential for fighting …

Background Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) affects millions of children, increasing their
risk of dying from infections. Thymus atrophy may be a marker of malnutrition-associated …

In this study, CCL25, a chemokine that contributes to the immunological function of the
thymus and intestines, was detected in human breast milk (HBM) for the first time. We then …