Modulation of the Systemic Immune Response in Suckling Rats by Breast Milk TGF-β2, EGF and FGF21 Supplementation

Modulation of the Systemic Immune Response in Suckling Rats by Breast Milk TGF-β2, EGF and FGF21 Supplementation

Breast milk is a rich fluid containing bioactive compounds such as specific growth factors (GF) that contribute to maturation of the immune system in early life. The aim of this study was to determine whether transforming growth factor-β2 (TGF-β2), epidermal growth factor (EGF) and fibroblast growth...

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Main Authors: Paulina Torres-Castro, Blanca Grases-Pintó, Mar Abril-Gil, Margarida Castell, María J. Rodríguez-Lagunas, Francisco J. Pérez-Cano, Àngels Franch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
growth factors
breast milk
neonatal rats
systemic immunity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/6/1888

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