microRNA as a new immune-regulatory agent in breast milk

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Authors

Nobuyoshi Kosaka · National Cancer Centre Japan

Hirohisa Izumi · Megmilk Snow Brand (Japan)

Abstract

Our findings provide new insight into how breast milk can modulate the development of the infant's immune system. This study suggests the transfer of genetic material as miRNA from human to human occurs by means other than through sexual reproduction.

Topics & Keywords

MicroRNA in disease regulation Infant Nutrition and Health Reproductive System and Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Silence

Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 7-7

DOI: 10.1186/1758-907x-1-7

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