Longitudinal changes in body weight of breastfeeding mothers in the first year after delivery and its relationship with human milk composition:a combined longitudinal and cross-sectional cohort study

Objective:Postpartum weight retention(PPWR)is a common problem among women after childbirth.The main objectives of this study are to understand the changes in body weight of breastfeeding mothers during long-term follow-up and preliminarily explore the relationship between maternal body weight and human milk composition,including macronutrients,leptin,and adiponectin.Methods:The study included a longitudinal cohort(122 mothers),and a cross-sectional cohort(37 mothers).The human milk,maternal weight,and dietary surveys were collected in the longitudinal cohort at different follow-up time points(1-14 days postpartum,2-4 months postpartum,5-7 months postpartum,and 12-17 months postpartum).The maternal body weight was analyzed using the responses in the survey questionnaires.A milk analyzer based on the mid-infrared spectroscopy(MIRS)was used to determine milk composition,and nutrition analysis software evaluated dietary intakes.In the cross-sectional cohort,participating mothers were asked to provide blood and human milk samples and pertinent information related to maternal body composition.Maternal body composition was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis(BIA),while ELISA analyzed leptin and adiponectin in milk and serum.Results:At 5-7 months postpartum,the PPWR of breastfeeding mothers was(2.46±3.59)kg.At 12-17 months postpartum,the PPWR was(0.98±4.06)kg.PPWR was found to be negatively correlated with milk fat content within 14 days postpartum and positively correlated at 2-4 months postpartum.In addition,the maternal weight and body muscle mass were positively correlated with leptin and adiponectin in milk.Plasma leptin was positively correlated with the mother’s body weight,body mass index(BMI),FAT percentage,and body fat mass,while plasma adiponectin did not correlate with any parameter.The results also indicate that the PPWR did not correlate with leptin and adiponectin in plasma or milk.Conclusions:Breastfeeding mothers may retain considerable weight gain one year after delivery.Human milk composition may be related to changes in maternal body weight.Leptin and adiponectin in breast milk and leptin in plasma are associated with the maternal body composition.This study supports the notion that maternal nutritional status may affect offspring health through lactation,and future research should focus on exploring weight management of postpartum mothers.

Exploring hematopoietic stem cell population in human milk and its benefits for infants:A scoping review

Objective:To comprehensively explore hematopoietic stem cells(HSCs)in human milk,understanding their molecular markers,isolation methods,benefits for infants,and potential medical applications.Methods:We conducted a scoping literature review following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines.This review included studies investigating HSCs in human milk,utilizing molecular markers such as CD34^(+),CD113^(+),and CD117^(+)for characterization.Both in vitro and in vivo studies exploring the morphology,function,and clinical implications of these cells were considered.The diverse range of papers reviewed were indexed in PubMed,Science Direct,Scopus,Sage Journals,and Google Scholar,published between 2010 and 2023.Results:This scoping review explored 577 articles and selected 13 studies based on our inclusion criteria,focusing on HSCs in human milk.Most studies dilute samples prior to HSC isolation,followed by detection using markers such as CD34^(+),CD113^(+),and CD117^(+),with flow cytometry serving as the primary analysis tool,focusing on their isolation and detection methods.While no definitive benefits have been conclusively established,there is a strong belief in the potential of HSCs to positively impact infant immunity,growth,and tissue repair.Conclusions:This review presents significant evidence supporting the presence of HSCs in human milk,identified by markers such as CD34^(+),CD113^(+),and CD117^(+).These cells show considerable potential in enhancing infant health,including immunity,tissue repair,cognitive development,and gastrointestinal health.Despite methodological variations in isolation and detection techniques,the collective findings underscore the potential clinical relevance of HSCs in human milk.Moreover,this review highlights the noninvasive accessibility of human milk as a source of HSCs and emphasizes the need for further research to unlock their therapeutic potential.

Application of UPLC-MS/MS Method for Analyzing B-vitamins in Human Milk

Objective To determine ten B-vitamins in human milk by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry （UPLC-MS/MS）. Methods The pretreated human milk samples were adequately separated and quantified within 11 min by UPLC-MS/MS with an Acquity UPLC HSS T3 column （2.1×100 mm, 1.8 μm）. The mobile phase was a gradient of 2.5 mmol/L ammonium formate aqueous solution and acetonitrile at a flow rate of 0.35 mL/min. Stable isotope internal standards were used in the analysis, to correct for the method variability, including matrix and ionization effects. The homogenized human milk samples were deproteinzed using methanol, unknown contaminants were extracted with diethyl ether and hydrophobic phase was discarded. The analytes were monitored via ESl＋ionization and detected in multiple reaction monitoring （MRM） with three acquisition functions. Results Calibration curves ranged from 0.5-160 ng/mL （thiamin, riboflavin, biotin, nicotinic acid, pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal）, and 2.5-800 ng/mL （pantothenic acid, FAD and nicotinamide） （R^2=0.990-0.999）. The relative recovery ranged from 80.1% to 120.2%; accuracy was determined to be 98.3% to 108.0%. Intra-day and inter-day variation were 3.4%-19.9% and 5.9%-18.1%, respectively. The limit of quantification （LOQ） for all vitamins was between 0.25 and 3 lag/L. Conclusion This method was successfully applied for simultaneous analysis of ten B-vitamins in human milk.

Individual and Combined Effects of Nucleotides and Human Milk Oligosaccharides on Proliferation, Apoptosis and Necrosis in a Human Fetal Intestinal Cell Line

Nucleotides (NT) and human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) individually affect epithelial cell growth, but their combined effects had not been studied. Herein, the impact of NT and HMO on cell proliferation, apoptosis, necrosis and cell cycle in the fetal epithelial cell line (FHs-74 Int) was determined. Cells were incubated with media containing 2.5% FBS and no epidermal growth factor (Control);fucosyllactose (FL) mix [85% 2’FL/15% 3’FL], sialyllactose (SL) mix [40% 6’SL/10% 3’SL/50% sialic acid (SA)] or LNnT at 125, 250, 500 or 1000 μg/mL with and without 250 μg/mL NT (43% CMP, 18.5% UMP, 16.4% AMP, and 22.0% GMP) for 24 or 72 h. NT alone significantly increased proliferation, but did not affect cell cycle or apoptosis/necrosis. All HMO treatments at 1000 μg/mL significantly decreased proliferation and some were also inhibitory at 250 or 500 μg/mL. When NT and HMO were simultaneously added, NT ameliorated the anti-proliferative effect of HMO. FL significantly increased cells in S phase and SL and LNnT treatments significantly increased cells in G2/M and S phases, which concomitantly decreased cells in G0/G1. HMO with NT significantly decreased the percent of cells in the G2/M phase compared to HMO alone. Higher HMO doses significantly increased the percentage of apoptotic and necrotic cells compared to control. In conclusion, HMO reduced cell proliferation and this effect is partially ameliorated by NT. It appears that HMO initially induced apoptosis/necrosis, which was later evidenced by G2/M cell cycle arrest and decreased proliferation.

Human Milk Oligosaccharides Enhance Innate Immunity to Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Influenza <i>in Vitro</i>

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) contribute to innate immunity by enhancing growth of beneficial bacteria, epithelial cell maturation and mucosal barrier integrity. They have immunomodulatory effects and can block pathogen binding to host cell surface glycans or receptors. We investigated the effects of 2’-fucosyllactose (2’FL), 6’-sialyllactose (6’SL), 3’-sialyllactose (3’SL) and lacto-N-neoTetraose (LNnT) on human respiratory epithelial cell lines or peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) following respiratory viral infectionin vitro. Expression of cytokines and viral load were monitored in infected cells. These biomarkers of innate immunity were selected since viral load and cytokine levels (IP-10, MIP-1α, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α) have been correlated with disease severity in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza (IAV) virus infectionin vivo. 2’FL significantly decreased RSV viral load and cytokines associated with disease severity (IL-6, IL-8, MIP-1α) and inflammation (TNF-α, MCP-1) in airway epithelial cells. LNnT and 6’SL significantly decreased IAV viral load in airway epithelial cells. 6’SL dose-dependently down-regulated IP-10 and TNF-α in RSV infected PBMCs. HMO at or below levels found in breast milk enhance innate immunity to respiratory viruses in vitro and may interact directly with cells to modulate biomarkers of innate immunity.

The levels of osteopontin in human milk of Chinese mothers and its associations with maternal body composition

Objective:This study explored the content and change trend of osteopontin(OPN)in breast milk and analyzed the relationship between OPN in breast milk and maternal body composition.Methods:Breast-feeding mothers were recruited in Xinhua Hospital to collect breast milk and provide pertinent information.The content of OPN in breast milk was determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).Determination of protein content in human milk was performed via the BCA method.The maternal body composition was determined by the bioelectrical impedance method.Serum glucocorticoid receptorα,adiponectin,insulin,and leptin were determined by ELISA.SPSS 25 was used for statistical analysis.Results:In the longitudinal cohort,106 mothers provided 318 milk samples at different lactation periods.The results indicate that the OPN showed dynamic changes.OPN levels were(343.2±163.5)mg/L during 1-14 days postpartum,(228.4±121.5)mg/L during 2-4 months postpartum,and(204.8±100.6)mg/L during 5-7 months postpartum.The content of OPN was very high in the first 1-14 days postpartum and then decreased.Compared with early postpartum milk,the OPN content of mature milk showed a significant relationship with maternal weight-related parameters.Additional body composition analysis was performed in 88 women at the mature milk phase.The results show that the OPN in milk is related to the mother’s body composition,especially the content of skeletal muscle mass,but not to relevant humoral factors.Conclusions:The levels of OPN in human milk of Chinese mothers showed dynamic changes with the extension of lactation time.The OPN in human milk was related to the mother’s body composition but not related to related humoral factors.

Effect of human milk and colostrum on Entamoeba histolytica

AIM:Many defense factors of the mother's colostrum or milk protect infants from intestinal, respiratory and systemic infections. In the present study, we investigated the effect of colostrum and mature human milk on E. histolytica parasites in vitro.METHODS:Samples of human milk were collected from 5 healthy lactating mothers.The medium with human milk at concentrations of 2%, 5% and 10% was obtained.RESULTS:The lethal effect of E. histolytica on the medium supplemented with different concentrations of both colostrum and mature human milk was significant during the first 30min. We also detected that the results of colostrum and mature human milk were similar. No statistically significant differences were found between same concentrations of colostrum and mature human milk at the same times.CONCLUSION:Colostrum and mature human milk have significant lethal effect on E. histolytica and protect against its infection in breast fed children.

Comparative Analysis of Hydrolytic Amino Acids in Human and Cow Milk of Different Lactation Periods

In this study,the hydrolytic amino acids of Chinese human and Holstein cow milk of different lactation periods were analyzed by the advanced isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation(iTRAQ)combined with the high performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(HPLC-MS/MS)approach.The total contents of the hydrolytic amino acids in cow colostrum,cow mature milk,human colostrum and human mature milk were 5.00,4.38,2.12 and 2.48 g·L^(-1),respectively.Among these,the contents of the hydrolytic amino acids in cow milk were higher than those in human milk,indicating a decreasing trend with the prolongation of lactation.Additionally,principal component and hierarchical cluster analyses were used to further screen the differentially expressed amino acids.These results enhanced the understanding of the hydrolytic amino acids in cow and human milk across different lactation periods,which could provide potential directions for newborn dairy powder and nutritious supplementary.

Biological and Nutritional Aspects of Human Milk in Feeding of Preterm Infants

Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for feeding and nutrition of both term and pre-term infants. Fresh mother’s own milk is recognized as the optimal choice for feeding all newborns, including preterm and very low birth weight infants. Evidence documents short and long-term metabolic, immunologic and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding when compared to formula. Moreover, benefits of breastfeeding on psychological and relational aspects have to be considered. Currently, human milk supplementation is usually performed to meet the specific nutritional requirements of preterm infants. When mother’s milk is unavailable or in short supply, donor milk represents the best alternative, although some nutritional elements are inactivated by the necessary pasteurization process. Aim of this review is to briefly summarize the main biological and nutritional factors that contribute to the beneficial effects of human milk feeding for preterm infants.

The Impact of the Block Freeze Concentration Process on Human Milk Properties Intended for Feeding Newborns

Human milk is the ideal nutritional support for premature neonates. Considering the need for aggregating nutritional value to human milk provided to such vulnerable group of infants, human milk was concentrated by the block freeze concentration technique. The effects of freeze concentration on the physicochemical properties, the efficiency of the process, color parameters, and the density and dynamic viscosity of human milk were assessed. The freeze concentration technology was used to successfully concentrate human milk to a factor equal to 180.48% and 72% of total solid retention in the second stage of freeze concentration. The values observed in the concentrates for the biochemical properties showed that the fraction of concentrated fluid human milk of the second stage (C2) presented elevated amounts of carbohydrates, protein and energy. The elevated caloric value observed in the ice fraction of the first stage (I1) refers to the retention of lipids in it. When added to human milk, C2 and I1 may satisfy the special requisites of nutrients and energy to guarantee the growth and development of preterm neonates.

Gut microbiota in preterm infants receiving breast milk or mixed feeding

BACKGROUND Preterm birth is the leading cause of mortality in newborns,with very-low-birthweight infants usually experiencing several complications.Breast milk is considered the gold standard of nutrition,especially for preterm infants with delayed gut colonization,because it contains beneficial microorganisms,such as Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria.AIM To analyze the gut microbiota of breastfed preterm infants with a birth weight of 1500 g or less.METHODS An observational study was performed on preterm infants with up to 36.6 wk of gestation and a birth weight of 1500 g or less,born at the University Hospital Dr.JoséEleuterio González at Monterrey,Mexico.A total of 40 preterm neonates were classified into breast milk feeding(BM)and mixed feeding(MF)groups(21 in the BM group and 19 in the MF group),from October 2017 to June 2019.Fecal samples were collected before they were introduced to any feeding type.After full enteral feeding was achieved,the composition of the gut microbiota was analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Numerical variables were compared using Student’s t-test or using the Mann–Whitney U test for nonparametric variables.Dominance,evenness,equitability,Margalef’s index,Fisher’s alpha,Chao-1 index,and Shannon’s diversity index were also calculated.RESULTS No significant differences were observed at the genus level between the groups.Class comparison indicated higher counts of Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria in the initial compared to the final sample of the BM group(P<0.011).In addition,higher counts of Gammaproteobacteria were detected in the final than in the initial sample(P=0.040).According to the Margalef index,Fisher’s alpha,and Chao-1 index,a decrease in species richness from the initial to the final sample,regardless of the feeding type,was observed(P<0.050).The four predominant phyla were Bacteroidetes,Actinobacteria,Firmicutes,and Proteobacteria,with Proteobacteria being the most abundant.However,no significant differences were observed between the initial and final samples at the phylum level.CONCLUSION Breastfeeding is associated with a decrease in Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria and an increase of Gammaproteobacteria,contributing to the literature of the gut microbiota structure of very low-birth-weight,preterm.

Assay of ghrelin concentration in infant formulas and breast milk

AIM: To test if total ghrelin is present in infant formulas. METHODS: Using a radioimmunoassay, we measured total ghrelin concentrations in 19 samples of commercial infant formulas and in 20 samples of human milk. We also determined ghrelin concentration in the serum of infants and lactating mothers. RESULTS: Ghrelin concentrations were significantly higher in artificial milk (2007.1 ± 1725.36 pg/mL) than in human milk (828.17 ± 323.32 pg/mL) (P = 0.005). The mean ghrelin concentration in infant serum (n = 56) was 1115.86 ± 42.89 pg/mL, and was significantly higher (P = 0.023) in formula-fed infants (1247.93 ± 328.07 pg/mL) than in breast-fed infants (1045.7 ± 263.38 pg/mL). The mean serum ghrelin concentration (mean ± SD) in lactating mothers (n = 20) was 1319.18 ± 140.18 pg/mL. CONCLUSION: This study provides evidence that total ghrelin is present in infant formulas. This findingraises diverse questions regarding the uptake, absorption and metabolic effects of this hormone.

<i>Aflatoxin</i>M1 (<i>Aspergillus parasiticus, flavus</i>) Occurrences in Milk and Milk Products and Its Possible Health Effects

Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) occurrence in milk and milk products has been a major concern among food scientists over the past three decades owing to its possible health risk in humans. The well-documented AFM1 associated adverse health outcomes include hepatocarcinogens, mutagens genotoxins, mutagenicity, and teratogen. The paper reviews the occurrence of AFM1 in milk, milk products, and human milk in developing and developed countries, with its safety standards of regulation. The health associated risks with AFM1 are the important methods used in detecting and reducing AFM1 in milk and other milk products are presented.

Identification and characterization of resistance and pathogenicity of Enterococcus spp.in samples of donor breast milk

BACKGROUND Breast milk is the primary source of nutrition for newborns.Hospitalized babies frequently need nutritional support from Human Milk Banks.As bacterial species of the genus Enterococcus are part of the microbiota of healthy donors,they may contaminate samples of pumped breast milk.AIM To identify and characterize the bacterial virulence and resistance in samples isolated from the nipple-areolar region,hands,and breast milk aliquots from donors at the Human Milk Bank of Municipal Hospital EsauMatos in the city of Vitória da Conquista,Bahia State,Brazil.METHODS The personal hygiene and sanitation of donors were analyzed with the aim of identifying possible reasons for contamination of pumped milk.Cutaneous samples as well as aliquots of unpasteurized and pasteurized milk from 30 participants were obtained.Each Enterococcus spp.isolate underwent a disk diffusion susceptibility test and molecular biology techniques to determine resistance and virulence genes.RESULTS Enterococcus spp.were identified in 30%of donors(n=9),and 11 specimens were isolated.Resistance to tetracycline was highly prevalent,being detectable in 63%of the isolates(n=7)and followed by intermediate sensitivity to ciprofloxacin,observed in 27%of the specimens(n=3).The efaA gene was found in 63%(n=7)of the isolates,while the ace gene was detected in 27%(n=3).CONCLUSION This study illustrates the importance of microbiological monitoring by Human Milk Banks and the need for alternatives to prevent the presence of Enterococcus spp.in hospital settings.

Breast Milk Micronutrients in Lactating Mothers from Ribeirao Preto(SP),Brazil

Breast milk is the ideal food for infants and should be consumed as the exclusive food for the first six months and then be complemented up to two years of age. The aim of this study is to determine breast milk’s content of macro and micronutrient in lactating mothers from the Ribeir?o Preto (SP) region, in Brazil. A cross-sectional study was conducted with breast milk samples of 70 mothers from the city of Ribeir?o Preto (SP). The samples were analyzed in order to determine iron, copper, zinc, calcium and magnesium concentrations. They were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeir?o Preto, University of S?o Paulo, and all subjects gave written informed consent to participate. The current study revealed that all 70 lactating mothers were healthy and delivered babies more than 38 weeks gestation;71.4% of them were younger than 30 years and 47.1% were primiparae. The iron, copper, zinc, calcium and magnesium concentrations detected in milk were 2.7 ± 0.4, 0.4 ± 0.02, 3.6 ± 0.2, 142 ± 21.6 and 39.8 ± 4.2 mg/L, respectively. Therefore, it can be concluded that in the present sample, except for calcium, all other mineral concentrations were adequate for the infant’s requirements according to the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI).

Lipozyme RM IM在人乳替代脂合成中的循环利用及结构变化

目的:研究Lipozyme RM IM在人乳替代脂合成中的应用及其在循环利用中结构的变化。方法:以sn-2高棕榈酸甘油三酯和游离脂肪酸为底物,在Lipozyme RM IM催化下同步合成主要成分为1,3-二油酸-2-棕榈酸甘油三酯(1,3-dioleoyl-2-palmitoylglycerol,OPO)和1-油酸-2-棕榈酸-3-亚油酸甘油三酯(1-dioleoyl-2-palmitoyl-3-linoleoylglycerol,OPL)的人乳替代脂,考察合成过程中OPO与OPL含量、油酸与亚油酸含量、总棕榈酸含量、sn-2棕榈酸含量、酶活力、脂肪酶二级结构信息和内源荧光强度等指标,研究LipozymeRMIM在合成人乳替代脂中的应用及其循环利用特性。结果:以中国母乳脂质数据库为依据评判所合成人乳替代脂指标,Lipozyme RM IM循环使用第1次时,人乳替代脂中OPO相对含量为19.41%,OPL相对含量为17.04%,总脂肪酸中油酸相对含量为35.63%,亚油酸相对含量为22.30%,总棕榈酸相对含量为28.80%,sn-2棕榈酸相对含量为52.40%;当Lipozyme RM IM循环使用至第17次时,母乳结构脂中OPO相对含量为8.50%,OPL相对含量为7.62%,总脂肪酸中油酸相对含量为28.62%,亚油酸相对含量为13.38%,总棕榈酸相对含量为38.26%,sn-2棕榈酸相对含量为58.40%,均与中国母乳脂质范围一致。但Lipozyme RM IM循环使用超过17次后,酶法合成产物脂质组成与中国母乳脂质范围相差甚远。结论:Lipozyme RM IM作为一种酯交换能力优异的脂肪酶,在合成人乳替代脂的过程中可以累计使用17次,证明了固定化脂肪酶在合成人乳替代脂中有较好的循环使用特性。该研究为脂肪酶在人乳替代脂合成中的广泛应用提供了参考依据,同时也为连续性反应器合成人乳替代脂过程中脂肪酶的循环利用提供了参考。

低聚糖2'-岩藻糖基乳糖改善神经发育和运动能力的综合实验设计

秀丽隐杆线虫是评价功能活性物的理想模型之一。该文设计了一个以秀丽隐杆线虫为模型的行为改善和促神经发育活性评价体系,探究了2'-岩藻糖基乳糖(2'-Fucosyllactose,2'-FL)对神经发育和运动能力的影响。实验结果表明,2'-FL延长了线虫的瘫痪寿命,提高了吞咽频率、头摆频率和趋向性,抑制了乙酰胆碱酯酶(AChE)活性,提高了线虫多巴胺、血清素、氨基丁酸和谷氨酸含量,从而改善了线虫神经发育和行为。该实验设计结合了生物科学、食品化学和仪器分析等多门课程知识,综合性较强,能够锻炼学生的实验动手能力和仪器操作能力,提高科学素养及知识迁移和综合应用能力。

人乳低聚糖与肠道菌群互作及其调节婴儿免疫功能的研究进展

人乳低聚糖(human milk oligosaccharides,HMOs)是母乳中的一类重要组分,迄今为止已经确定了200多种结构不同的HMOs。HMOs能在肠道微生物的作用下产生短链脂肪酸,对婴儿健康产生有益影响,这是母乳与配方粉的主要区别之一。研究表明,不同种类的肠道微生物利用不同机制来识别和消化不同结构的HMOs,维持肠道菌群平衡。同时,HMOs还具有缓解过敏症状,预防坏死性小肠结肠炎等多种功能。本文对HMOs的结构、种类与含量、与婴儿肠道菌群的互作及其免疫调节功能进行了综述。HMOs可促进婴儿肠道菌群的定植与生长,并通过多种方式直接或间接调节婴儿免疫功能。本文为HMOs在婴幼儿食品中的应用提供理论支持,对其未来研发方向提供新思路。

长双歧杆菌婴儿亚种利用母乳低聚糖的分子机制及益生作用研究进展

母乳是婴儿早期最主要的营养来源,它可以满足婴儿出生后6个月内的所有营养需求。母乳还含有许多生物活性物质,能够调节肠道菌群,促进免疫系统发育,增强肠道屏障。母乳低聚糖(human milk oligosaccharides,HMOs)是母乳中的活性物质之一,它们无法被婴儿直接消化吸收,但可以作为一种益生元刺激肠道菌群的建立与进化。长双歧杆菌婴儿亚种(Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis)是母乳喂养婴儿肠道中的优势微生物,几乎拥有代谢主要HMOs所需的所有基因簇,其与HMOs的互作对早期婴儿肠道健康起着关键作用。本文综述了HMOs的组成和结构,描述了B. longum subsp. infantis对HMOs的利用方式,并总结了B. longum subsp. infantis代谢HMOs对婴儿产生的益生作用,以期为探究HMOs与肠道菌群的互作机制以及该机制对婴儿肠道发育和成熟的作用奠定基础。

母乳低聚糖的生物合成研究进展

母乳低聚糖是母乳中最重要的成分之一,具有支持免疫系统发育,促进大脑发育等重要功能,在婴幼儿营养和医用营养领域拥有巨大的市场价值。快速增长的市场需求,对母乳低聚糖的供应提出了新要求,母乳低聚糖的生产新方式应运而生。生物合成法重塑了母乳低聚糖的生产过程,同时也给整个行业带来全新的机遇和挑战。本文首先介绍母乳低聚糖的基本性质和市场应用,然后聚焦于母乳低聚糖生物合成的研究进展,深入讨论化学酶法和微生物细胞工厂在母乳低聚糖合成中的关键技术、优势和不足。最后,对母乳低聚糖的未来进行展望。