Breast milk cytokine and IgA composition differ in Estonian and Swedish mothers-relationship to microbial pressure and infant allergy
The immune system of the neonate is influenced by maternal immunity during pregnancy and lactation. An altered microbial exposure, possibly underlying the increase of allergic diseases in affluent societies, may affect maternal breast milk immune composition. Secretory IgA (SIgA), IL-4, IL-10, IL-13...
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| Format: | Others |
| Language: | English |
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Linköpings universitet, Pediatrik
2010
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-64314 |