Antimicrobial factors in milk and colostrum: their importance for the newborn infant

Brock, J.H.

Anales Espanoles de Pediatria 10(8-9): 641-654

1977


ISSN/ISBN: 0302-4342
PMID: 341762
Document Number: 114770
Antimicrobial activities of antibodies, complement, lactoferrin and transferrin, lactoperoxidase and lysozyme in milks and colostrum are discussed. The possible importance of these factors in protecting the newborn infant against infectious diseases is discussed.

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