The gut is an efficient barrier which protects against the passage of pathogenic
microorganisms and potential harmful macromolecules into the body, in addition to its …

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 breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infant growth and development.
Breast milk fats and their downstream derivatives of fatty acids and fatty acid-derived …

The gut is a pivotal organ in health and disease. The events that take place in the gut during
early life contribute to the programming, shaping and tuning of distant organs, having …

A mother is gifted with breast milk, the natural source of nutrition for her infant. In addition to
the wealth of macro and micro-nutrients, human milk also contains many microorganisms …

The innate immune system is the first line of defense against pathogens and is characterized
by its fast but nonspecific response. One important mechanism of this system is the …

Preterm newborn infants are characterized by low body weight and lower fat mass at birth
compared with full-term newborn neonates. Conversely, at term corrected age, body fat …

Infants drive many lactation processes and contribute to the changing composition of human
milk through multiple mechanisms. This review addresses the major topics of milk removal; …

Infants who are exclusively breastfed in the first six months of age receive adequate
nutrients, achieving optimal immune protection and growth. In addition to the known …

This review provides an overview of the composition, structure, and biological activities of
milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) compounds with focus on the future application of this …