Download or read book Immunology of Breast Milk written by Pearay L. Ogra and published by Raven Press (ID). This book was released on 1979 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The mechanisms of immunity transfer to newborns through breast milk are not clearly understood. Biochemists exchanged information relevant to the systemic and local muscosal immunity system provided to the newborn by the mammary gland and its secretions. Topics include the functions of the mucosal immune system and the gut-associated and bronchial-associated lymphoid tissues, the transfer of maternal antibodies to fetus or newborn, andthe constituents of human colostrum and milk, such as immunoglobulins M, G, A, E and D, and cells B, T, NK and K. Questions which remain unanswered include stimulus and location of B-cell switching; the origin and acquisition of T-cell recognition patterns; cell migration and binding; maternal cell colonization of the infant; the presence of lymphokines and monokines; and the roles of basophils, most cells and esinophils.
Download or read book Immunobiology of Human Milk written by Lars A. Hanson and published by Hale Pub L P. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immunobiology of Human Milk provides a thorough understanding of the wondrous biology of the immune components in human milk and how they protect the breastfed infant. In this book, Dr. Hanson describes the elaborate systems that have developed to protect the infant against infections and to promote the infant's growth and neurodevelopment. Dr. Hanson has been studying the immunobiology of breastmilk since 1955, publishing 650 scientific papers and editing/contributing to 19 books. He is one of the most highly respected immunobiologists/pediatricians in the world. Features included in this book include the bacterial colonization of the newborn, components of host defense, host defense of the growing baby, the pregnant mother's support of host defense in the fetus, the breastfeeding mother's support of host defense, protection against disease provided by breastfeeding, and infectious agents in breastmilk and their impact on breastfeeding.
Download or read book Immunology of Milk and the Neonate written by Jiri Mestecky and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the course of history, humans have attempted to interrupt the physiological and psychological bond formed between a nursing mother and her child by substituting breastfeeding with artificial formulas. A growing body of evidence indicates that breast milk, quite apart from its unsurpassed nutritive value, contains a large number of substances that protect the offspring from common infectious agents and allergens and promote the maturation of the gastrointestinal tract and the immune system. In addition to well described milk antibodies and soluble mediators of innate immunity, milk cells and pluripotent secreted factors - cytokines - are currently in the forefront of extensive research with respect to their importance in milk immunology. The purpose of this conference was to critically evaluate the current state of our knowledge concerning the protective role of immune agents found in milk, to provide up-to-date information of milk factors with respect to their role in the maturation of immunological defense systems in the neonate, and to reassess the importance of breastfeeding in the prevention of allergies in formula-fed infants. We hope that the work presented by international participants will prompt many new ideas and stimulate further research in this important area. This conference was sponsored primarily by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. We would like to thank Drs. Sumner Yaffe and Delbert Dayton for their efforts with the organization, planning, and support of this conference.
Download or read book Advances in Nutritional Research Volume 10 written by Bill Woodward and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume of Advances in Nutritional Research focuses on colostrum and milk as agents of defense against infection both for the suckling offspring and for the lactating mammary gland. The scope of the volume includes positive and negative influences of the consumption of mother's milk on the risk of infec tion, immunobiological roles of individual milk components, activities of milk and its components in promoting development of neonatal immunocompetence, the potential of milk and its components as therapeutic agents and as functional foods that support immune competence, and external influences that determine the immunological activity of milk. The volume is intended to provide a critical assessment of the limits of available information pertaining to humans and animals, together with authoritative comment regarding newer directions and unproven ideas. Part I provides a foundation for the volume. Readers unfamiliar with immunology will find, in Chapter 1, a selective outline of the anatomy and ontogeny of the mammalian immune system and of the types and regulation of immune defenses in mammals. Some emphasis is given to the place of the mammary gland within the common mucosal defense system, and to important species peculiarities in this regard. Chapter 2 is an authoritative and forward looking perspective on the development of knowledge pertaining to the immuno biology of milk as a fluid with both anti-infectious and anti-inflammatory roles. The chapter poses the provocative possibility of a tolerogenic role for milk.
Download or read book Milk Mucosal Immunity and the Microbiome Impact on the Neonate written by P.L. Ogra and published by S. Karger. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considerable advances have been made in science in order to understand the varied mixture of bioactive components in human milk. The 94th Nestlé Nutrition Institute Workshop was designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest findings in human milk research and its potential to modulate mucosal immunity, the microbiome, and its impact on the neonate. The publication provides a balanced state-of-the-art update on the current knowledge about milk, mucosal immunity, and the microbiome as well as their impact on breastfeeding in mammalian neonates. The first part reviews data on the immunology of milk and lactation from a historical perspective to the latest scientific findings. The second part discusses the microbiology of human milk and lactation in detail, with a focus on premature infants and necrotizing enterocolitis. And finally, in the third part, light is shed on the protective factors in human milk and their role in influencing the neonate’s immune system. Important new insights will provide great scientific support for all people seeking a deeper understanding of human milk and its immunological properties and will enlarge the knowledge of those who have already specialized in human milk research.
Download or read book Infant Formula written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-06-10 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infant formulas are unique because they are the only source of nutrition for many infants during the first 4 to 6 months of life. They are critical to infant health since they must safely support growth and development during a period when the consequences on inadequate nutrition are most severe. Existing guidelines and regulations for evaluating the safety of conventional food ingredients (e.g., vitamins and minerals) added to infant formulas have worked well in the past; however they are not sufficient to address the diversity of potential new ingredients proposed by manufacturers to develop formulas that mimic the perceived and potential benefits of human milk. This book, prepared at the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada, addresses the regulatory and research issues that are critical in assessing the safety of the addition of new ingredients to infants.
Download or read book Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 HIV 1 and Breastfeeding written by Athena P. Kourtis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The HIV pandemic continues to levy a heavy burden on the human race world-wide. The estimated number of people who became newly infected with HIV in 2009 was 2.6 million; most of these individuals live in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by India and Southeast Asia. An estimated 370,000 new cases of pediatric infections occurred globally in 2009 (or more than 1,000 new infections every day), practically all of them through mother-to-child transmission. Up to 40% of all new infant HIV infections occur during breastfeeding. While breastfeeding by HIV-infected mothers is not recommended in the U.S. and other resource-rich settings where safe replacement feeding is easily available, the situation is different in many resource-limited settings, where replacement feeding is not safe or available and carries a high risk of infections (diarrhea, pneumonia) and infant malnutrition. Mothers in such settings are faced with a difficult dilemma: to breastfeed their infants in order to provide their infants with its many benefits (nutritional, immunologic, cognitive), but to also risk transmitting HIV. These challenges have prompted an intensive search for new prophylactic and therapeutic strategies in order to prevent infants from acquiring HIV infection through breastfeeding. In this book, expert HIV researchers critically review every aspect of this highly evolving and topical subject. The opening chapters deal with the epidemiology, global magnitude and biologic mechanisms of HIV-1 transmission from mother to child through breastfeeding and include considerations of the virus (quantity, compartments, characteristics) and the host (genetic, immunity-innate, cellular, humoral). The effects of breastfeeding on the HIV-infected mother’s health and nutritional status, and the social and cultural issues associated with the practice of breastfeeding are also discussed. The next few chapters provide cutting-edge reviews of the latest approaches to prevention of HIV transmission to the infant through breastfeeding, including antiretroviral strategies, nutritional and immune-based approaches, and treatment of expressed breast milk. The remaining chapters provide a fascinating review of the many iterations this subject has received, as reflected in the several different sets of guidelines for infant feeding by HIV-infected mothers issued by the World Health Organization, and a debate by leading scientists on whether HIV-infected mothers should breastfeed their infants-in resource-limited and in resource-rich settings. A comprehensive overview of the current state of implementing the new evidence for prevention of breastfeeding transmission of HIV all over the world is also presented. Essential reading for the many disciplines of scientists and clinicians working on HIV/AIDS and other retroviruses, pediatricians, obstetricians/gynecologists, as well as all health-care professionals interested in expanding their understanding on the subject.
Download or read book Protecting Infants through Human Milk written by Larry K. Pickering and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Protecting Infants through Human Milk: Advancing the Scientific Evidence provides a forum in which basic scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, and policy makers exchange the latest findings regarding the effects of human milk and breastfeeding on infant and maternal health, thereby fostering new and promising collaborations. This volume also integrates data from animal and in vitro laboratory studies with clinical and population studies to examine human milk production and composition, the mechanisms of infant protection and/or risk from human milk feeding, and proposed interventions related to infant feeding practices. Additionally, it stimulates critical evaluation of, and advances in, the scientific evidence base and research methods, and identifies the research priorities in various areas.
Download or read book Stem cell and Non stem Cell Components of Breast Milk written by Indumathi Somasundaram and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-09-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reviews the cellular and non-cellular components of human breast milk and their contribution to infant growth and development. It also discusses various cellular growth factors in breast milk, including stem cells and their significance in promoting optimal growth, immunity and regeneration in neonates and in mitigating several neonatal diseases. Further, the book examines variations in the macronutrient concentrations of human milk in different lactation stages and maternal factors. It also describes the potential of antimicrobial proteins/peptides in human milk to provide innate immunity to infants. Lastly, it explores the regenerative therapeutic applications of breast milk cells in feeding infants.
Download or read book Integrating Population Outcomes Biological Mechanisms and Research Methods in the Study of Human Milk and Lactation written by Margarett K. Davis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrating Population Outcomes, Biological Mechanisms and Research Methods in the Study of Human Milk and Lactation is the product of the 10th Conference of the International Society for Research on Human Milk and Lactation, held on September 15-19, 2000, in Tucson, Arizona. The presented sessions at the meeting are as diverse as the volume itself. These sessions include the impact of micronutrient deficiencies during lactation on maternal and infant health, the premature infant, developmental immunology, breastfeeding in the industrialized world, and viral transmission in milk. Whenever possible, the sessions were organized to include human population research, research showing the biological underpinnings of the effects on human health, and important methodological issues. This volume is a contemporary and influential tool for human milk biologists, breastfeeding epidemiologists, biochemists, immunologists, clinical specialists, and all professionals and researchers in the field.
Download or read book A Review of the Medical Benefits and Contraindications to Breastfeeding in the United States written by Ruth A. Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mother Infant Nexus in Anthropology written by Rebecca Gowland and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past 20 years there has been increased research traction in the anthropology of childhood. However, infancy, the pregnant body and motherhood continue to be marginalised. This book will focus on the mother-infant relationship and the variable constructions of this dyad across cultures, including conceptualisations of the pregnant body, the beginnings of life, and implications for health. This is particularly topical because there is a burgeoning awareness within anthropology regarding the centrality of mother-infant interactions for understanding the evolution of our species, infant and maternal health and care strategies, epigenetic change, and biological and social development. This book will bring together cultural and biological anthropologists and archaeologists to examine the infant-maternal interface in past societies. It will showcase innovative theoretical and methodological approaches towards understanding societal constructions of foetal, infant and maternal bodies. It will emphasise their interconnectivity and will explore the broader significance of the mother/infant nexus for overall population well-being.
Download or read book Lactation written by Margaret Neville and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book had its genesIs In the frustrations of the editors in locating authoritative, up-to-date material for an interdisciplinary graduate course in mammary gland biology, lactation, and breast-feeding. As we turned to the original literature several reasons for the dearth of usable material became clear: (1) In the areas of mammary gland biology and physiology, particularly as they relate to the human, reviews simply have not kept up with current research, which has in the last two decades provided tremendous insight into the mechanisms of milk secretion and its control. (2) The lack of interest in human milk as infant food inhibited researchers until very recently from investigating human lactation. (3) Much of the relevant clinical information remains anecdotal with little scientific basis. In this book we have tried to present the fundamentals of mammary gland physiology at the organismic and cellular levels in a form readily understood by physicians, scientists, and other professionals. This basic information is accompanied by authoritative reviews of the nutritional and immunological properties of human milk and by clinically relevant chapters designed to help health care professionals deal with the medical problems of the breast-feeding mother and her infant. We have strived in these chapters for up-to-date, authoritative, but readable accounts. In so far as possible we have avoided areas where much of our understanding rests on speculation. In the clinical domain this was not always possible because of a lack of solid, scientific information about breast-feeding.
Download or read book Bioactive Components of Human Milk written by David S. Newburg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-12-31 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The major emphasis in this book is a compilation and definition of what is known about components of human milk, including glycoconjugates, that inhibit common pathogens of the infant. Also discussed are other bioactive constituents whose relevant biological roles are also beginning to be defined. Hormonal and cytokine activity, immunomodulating and autoinflammatory agents, xenobiotics, and conditionally essential nutrients in milk could have roles in the protection of the infant, but may also participate in digestive processes, maternal--infant communication, maturation of the gut, central nervous system, and other components of infant growth and development. Like the protective activities, these are discussed in terms of their presence in milk, structures, potential functions, and structure/function relationship. Components whose role is nutritional support during early development of the infant are also included.
Download or read book How Breastfeeding Can Boost Your Baby s Immune System written by Aurora Brooks and published by BabyDreamers.net. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Breastfeeding Can Boost Your Baby's Immune System Are you a new mom looking for ways to give your baby the best start in life? Look no further! In this short read book, "How Breastfeeding Can Boost Your Baby's Immune System," you will discover the incredible benefits of breastfeeding for your baby's immune system. Table of Contents: 1. Colostrum: The First Immunization 2. Antibodies in Breast Milk 3. Secretory IgA 4. White Blood Cells 5. Reduced Risk of Infections 6. Respiratory Infections 7. Ear Infections 8. Gastrointestinal Infections 9. Boosting the Immune System 10. Immune System Development 11. Long-Term Immune Benefits 12. Preventing Allergies 13. Reduced Risk of Allergic Reactions 14. Maternal Diet and Allergenic Proteins 15. Enhancing Vaccine Effectiveness 16. Maternal Antibodies and Vaccines 17. Extended Protection 18. Reducing the Risk of Chronic Diseases 19. Obesity and Diabetes 20. Childhood Leukemia 21. Childhood Asthma 22. Promoting Healthy Gut Microbiota 23. Prebiotics and Probiotics 24. Impact on Immune Function 25. Bonding and Emotional Health 26. Release of Oxytocin 27. Maternal Well-being 28. Promoting Secure Attachment 29. Frequently Asked Questions Breast milk is nature's perfect food for your baby, and it contains a wealth of immune-boosting properties. Colostrum, the first milk produced by a mother, acts as the baby's first immunization, providing essential antibodies and nutrients. As you continue to breastfeed, your milk becomes a rich source of secretory IgA and white blood cells, further strengthening your baby's immune system. One of the most significant advantages of breastfeeding is the reduced risk of infections. Respiratory infections, ear infections, and gastrointestinal infections are less common in breastfed babies. By providing your baby with breast milk, you are giving them a powerful defense against these common childhood illnesses. But the benefits don't stop there. Breastfeeding also plays a crucial role in long-term immune health. Studies have shown that breastfed babies have a lower risk of developing allergies, including allergic reactions. The maternal diet can also influence the presence of allergenic proteins in breast milk, further protecting your This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents How Breastfeeding Can Boost Your Baby's Immune System Colostrum: The First Immunization Antibodies in Breast Milk Secretory IgA White Blood Cells Reduced Risk of Infections Respiratory Infections Ear Infections Gastrointestinal Infections Boosting the Immune System Immune System Development Long-Term Immune Benefits Preventing Allergies Reduced Risk of Allergic Reactions Maternal Diet and Allergenic Proteins Enhancing Vaccine Effectiveness Maternal Antibodies and Vaccines Extended Protection Reducing the Risk of Chronic Diseases Obesity and Diabetes Childhood Leukemia Childhood Asthma Promoting Healthy Gut Microbiota Prebiotics and Probiotics Impact on Immune Function Bonding and Emotional Health Release of Oxytocin Maternal Well-being Promoting Secure Attachment Frequently Asked Questions
Download or read book Coronavirus Disease COVID 19 Diet Inflammation and Nutritional Status written by Ioannis Zabetakis and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Neonatal Nutrition for Inflammatory Disorders and Necrotizing Enterocolitis written by Misty Good and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-11-19 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Nutrients Special Issue focuses on neonatal nutritional advances for inflammatory disorders affecting infants such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Nutrition can significantly impact the development of certain diseases that afflict infants. This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research on the role of nutrition in preventing or impacting neonatal disorders. Specifically, this Special Issue focuses on the role of breast milk or donor breast milk and the various components in milk that have been demonstrated to protect against NEC and other inflammatory diseases. This issue provides a comprehensive composite of the advances in nutritional strategies that can modulate or prevent neonatal intestinal disorders.
