TGF-β2, EGF, and FGF21 Growth Factors Present in Breast Milk Promote Mesenteric Lymph Node Lymphocytes Maturation in Suckling Rats

TGF-β2, EGF, and FGF21 Growth Factors Present in Breast Milk Promote Mesenteric Lymph Node Lymphocytes Maturation in Suckling Rats

Breast milk, due to its large number of nutrients and bioactive factors, contributes to optimal development and immune maturation in early life. In this study, we aimed to assess the influence of some growth factors present in breast milk, such as transforming growth factor-β2 (TGF-&bet...

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Main Authors: Paulina Torres-Castro, Mar Abril-Gil, María J. Rodríguez-Lagunas, Margarida Castell, Francisco J. Pérez-Cano, Àngels Franch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
growth factors
breast milk
immunonutrition
cytokines
lymphocytes
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1171

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