Osteopontin Levels in Human Milk Are Related to Maternal Nutrition and Infant Health and Growth

Osteopontin Levels in Human Milk Are Related to Maternal Nutrition and Infant Health and Growth

<i>Background:</i> Osteopontin (OPN) is a glycosylated phosphoprotein found in human tissues and body fluids. OPN in breast milk is thought to play a major role in growth and immune system development in early infancy. Here, we investigated maternal factors that may affect concentrations...

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Main Authors: Aysegül Aksan, Izzet Erdal, Siddika Songül Yalcin, Jürgen Stein, Gülhan Samur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
osteopontin
breast milk
human milk
mature milk
maternal diet
infant health
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2670

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