Pediatr. praxi. 2013;14(1):63-64
Knowledge about lactation as a process and the components of breast milk and their bioactivities has rapidly increased. The ability of
breast milk to provide both passive protection and to affect development of the infant’s mucosal and systematic immune response and
is coupled to its contents of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. This knowledge now can be utilized as
a guideline for improving the compositoin of infant formulae.
Published: February 15, 2013 Show citation