Maternal Adipocyte Connexin43 Gap Junctions Affect Breastmilk Lactose Levels and Neonate Growth in Mice
Breastfeeding offers a broad spectrum of health benefits for infants. However, overnutrition and a steady increase in maternal obesity in the U.S. have made it harder for many mothers to produce and express breastmilk, and the quality of milk from obese mothers is also frequently compromised. Adipoc...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Biology |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/7/1023 |