The Role of Two Human Milk Oligosaccharides, 2′-Fucosyllactose and Lacto-N-Neotetraose, in Infant Nutrition / 대한소아소화기영양학회지
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
; : 330-340, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
Human breast milk contains numerous biomolecules. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the third most abundant component of breast milk, after lactose and lipids. Amongst the synthetized HMOs, 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) and lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) are widely studied and are considered safe for infant nutrition. Several studies have reported the health benefits of HMOs, which include modulation of the intestinal microbiota, anti-adhesive effect against pathogens, modulation of the intestinal epithelial cell response, and development of the immune system. The amount and diversity of HMOs are determined by the genetic background of the mothers (HMO secretors or non-secretors). The non-secretor mothers secrete lower HMOs than secretor mothers. The breastfed infants of secretor mothers gain more health benefit than those of non-secretor mothers. In conclusion, supplementation of infant formula with 2′-FL and LNnT is a promising innovation for infant nutrition.
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Main subject:
Oligosaccharides
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Breast Feeding
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Health Maintenance Organizations
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Infant Formula
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Epithelial Cells
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Genetic Background
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Gastrointestinal Microbiome
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Immune System
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Insurance Benefits
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Lactose
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Year:
2019
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Article