High DMBT1 concentrations in breast milk correlate with increased risk of infection in preterm and term neonates

• Main Authors: Ronellenfitsch Sebastian (Author), Weiß Christel (Author), Frommhold David (Author), Koch Lutz (Author), Mollenhauer Jan (Author), Poeschl Johannes (Author), Müller Hanna (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human milk contains immune molecules involved in the protection of newborns against infections. We analyzed the concentration of Deleted in Malignant Brain Tumors 1 (DMBT1), a protein with functions in innate immunity, in breast milk...