Human Milk Oligosaccharides and Immune System Development
Maternal milk contains compounds that may affect newborn immunity. Among these are a group of oligosaccharides that are synthesized in the mammary gland from lactose; these oligosaccharides have been termed human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs). The amount of HMOs present in human milk is greater than...
Main Authors: | Julio Plaza-Díaz, Luis Fontana, Angel Gil |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-08-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/8/1038 |
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