Comparison of Human Milk Immunoglobulin Survival during Gastric Digestion between Preterm and Term Infants
Human milk provides immunoglobulins (Igs) that supplement the passive immune system of neonates; however, the extent of survival of these Igs during gastric digestion and whether this differs between preterm and term infants remains unknown. Human milk, and infant gastric samples at 2 h post-ingesti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/5/631 |