Impact of Surfactant Protein-A on Immunomodulatory Properties of Murine and Human Breast Milk

Conclusions: SP-A is present in human and murine milk and plays a role in lowering inflammation in murine pup terminal ileum. Both baseline inflammation and induced inflammatory responses are reduced via exposure to SP-A in milk with the effect amplified in inflammatory conditions.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Nutrition Source Type: research