Compositional Dynamics of the Milk Fat Globule and Its Role in Infant Development

Human milk is uniquely optimized for the needs of the developing infant. Its composition is complex and dynamic, driven primarily by maternal genetics, and to a lesser extent by diet and environment. One important component that is gaining attention is the milk fat globule (MFG). The MFG is composed...

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Main Authors: Hanna Lee, Emily Padhi, Yu Hasegawa, Jules Larke, Mariana Parenti, Aidong Wang, Olle Hernell, Bo Lönnerdal, Carolyn Slupsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2018.00313/full