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Review
. 1977 Aug-Sep;10(8-9):641-54.

[Antimicrobial factors in milk and colostrum: their importance for the newborn infant (author's transl)]

[Article in Spanish]
J H Brock
  • PMID: 341762
Review

[Antimicrobial factors in milk and colostrum: their importance for the newborn infant (author's transl)]

[Article in Spanish]
J H Brock. An Esp Pediatr. 1977 Aug-Sep.

Abstract

The antimicrobial activity of various proteins and other substances in milk and colostrum is discussed. These factors include antibodies, complement, lactoferrin and transferrin, lactoperoxidase and lysozyme. The possible importance of these factors in protecting the newborn infant against infectious diseases is discussed.

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