Perinatal inflammation influences but does not arrest rapid immune development in preterm babies
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-14923-8
Abstract: Infection and infection-related complications are important causes of death and morbidity following preterm birth. Despite this risk, there is limited understanding of the development of the immune system in those born prematurely, and of how… read more here.
Keywords: immune; rapid immune; preterm babies; infection ... See more keywords
Intestinal fungi are causally implicated in microbiome assembly and immune development in mice
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-16431-1
Abstract: The gut microbiome consists of a multi-kingdom microbial community. Whilst the role of bacteria as causal contributors governing host physiological development is well established, the role of fungi remains to be determined. Here, we use… read more here.
Keywords: fungal colonization; ecology; immune development; microbiome ... See more keywords
Maternal Microbiota, Early Life Colonization and Breast Milk Drive Immune Development in the Newborn
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DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.683022
Abstract: The innate immune system is the oldest protection strategy that is conserved across all organisms. Although having an unspecific action, it is the first and fastest defense mechanism against pathogens. Development of predominantly the adaptive… read more here.
Keywords: immune; microbiota; immune development; life ... See more keywords
Infant Formula Based on Milk Fat Affects Immune Development in Both Normal Birthweight and Fetal Growth Restricted Neonatal Piglets
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DOI: 10.3390/nu13103310
Abstract: Infant formulas offer an alternative to breast milk for both normal birth weight (NBW) and immunocompromised intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) infants. Although the lipid fraction in formulas is often derived from vegetable oils, it is… read more here.
Keywords: milk; growth restricted; immune development; milk fat ... See more keywords
Exploring the effects of formula feeding on infant immune development in China: A prospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.202103_30(1).0013
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The worldwide exclusive breastfeeding rate is suboptimal and this study aims to evaluate effects on infant immune development of formula feeding. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN A prospective study including 221 infants fed… read more here.
Keywords: formula feeding; infant immune; study; immune development ... See more keywords