RNA sequencing of the human milk fat layer transcriptome reveals distinct gene expression profiles at three stages of lactation.

Aware of the important benefits of human milk, most U.S. women initiate breastfeeding but difficulties with milk supply lead some to quit earlier than intended. Yet, the contribution of maternal physiology to lactation difficulties remains poorly understood. Human milk fat globules, by enveloping ce...

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Main Authors: Danielle G Lemay, Olivia A Ballard, Maria A Hughes, Ardythe L Morrow, Nelson D Horseman, Laurie A Nommsen-Rivers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3702532?pdf=render