Article
Effect of Promoter Polymorphisms on Cytokine Concentration in Preterm Breast Milk and Subsequent Infant Outcomes.
Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association - 1 Aug 2016
Baumgartel Kelley L, Groer Maureen W, Cohen Susan M, Ren Dianxu, Spatz Diane L, Conley Yvette P
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Breast milk concentrations of immune components are variable between women and interleukin (IL) differences may be associated with infant outcomes. Molecular mechanisms for milk variability remain unknown. OBJECTIVE: The aims were to (1) examine the relationship between maternal IL genotypes and milk concentrations of IL4, IL6, and IL10, (2) describe the trajectories of milk IL change, (3) examine...
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