Breast milk stem cells: four questions looking for an answer

• Main Authors: Gavino Faa (Author), Vassilios Fanos (Author), Melania Puddu (Author), Alessandra Reali (Author), Angelica Dessì (Author), Giuseppina Pichiri (Author), Clara Gerosa (Author), Daniela Fanni (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2016-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The finding of stem/progenitor cells in the maternal milk and the discovery of their multilineage potential, associated with some evidence regarding the ability of maternal cells to cross the gastrointestinal barrier and integrate into the organs of the breastfed neonate, has opened an intriguing de...