作者: Hong Peng Jia , Timothy Starner , Mark Ackermann , Patricia Kirby , Brian F. Tack
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摘要: Abstract Human β-defensin-1 (HBD-1) was detected in breast milk concentrations of ~1 to 10 μg/mL. Breast tissue during lactation showed HBD-1 expression mammary gland epithelia and within luminal secretions. The peptide demonstrated antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli . may augment neonatal host defenses through effects or prime the adaptive immune system at mucosal surfaces. (J Pediatr 2001;138:109-12)