TGF-β Concentration in Breast Milk is Associated With the Development of Eczema in Infants

[摘要] Background: Transforming growth factor (TGF)-β in breast milk is crucial for mucosal immune system in the neonatal period. We hypothesized that the level of exposure to TGF-β from breast milk in the first month of life is related to the development of eczema later in life. Thus, the present study investigated whether changes in TGF-β levels between colostrum and mature milk are associated with such occurrence in a birth cohort study.

[学科分类] 儿科学

[关键词] TGF-βbreast milk;infants;allergy;eczema