Immunomodulatory Properties of Human Breast Milk: MicroRNA Contents and Potential Epigenetic Effects

doi:10.3390/biomedicines10061219

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Immunomodulatory Properties of Human Breast Milk: MicroRNA Contents and Potential Epigenetic Effects

24 May 2022

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Infants who are exclusively breastfed in the first six months of age receive adequate nutrients, achieving optimal immune protection and growth. In addition to the known nutritional components of human breast milk (HBM), i.e., water, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, it is also a rich source of microRNAs, which impact epigenetic mechanisms. This comprehensive work presents an up-to-date overview of the...

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