Levels of Cytokines (IL-1β, IL-2, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α) and Trace Elements (Zn, Cu) in Breast Milk From Mothers of Preterm and Term Infants

• Main Authors: Bilal Ustundag (Author), Erdal Yilmaz (Author), Yasar Dogan (Author), Saadet Akarsu (Author), Halit Canatan (Author), Ihsan Halifeoglu (Author), Gurkan Cikim (Author), A. Denizmen Aygun (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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It has been well documented that human milk contains several immunomodulator components which are important during infant period when the newborn's immune system is still under development. In this study, we aim at examining levels of cytokines, zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) in milk from mothers o...