The Antiviral Properties of Human Milk: A Multitude of Defence Tools from Mother Nature.
Nutrients
; 13(2)2021 Feb 22.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1090308
ABSTRACT
The anti-infective properties of breast milk have been known for decades. In recent years, an increasing number of papers have described the variety of bioactive compounds that are present in breast milk with varying degrees of antiviral activity. However, to date, the totality of the properties of these compounds is not fully understood and, above all, their synergistic interaction is not yet known. The purpose of this review is to describe the current knowledge about the antiviral compounds in breast milk, both with specific and non-specific action against pathogens. Due to the current pandemic situation from SARS-CoV-2 (Severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus-2), research has focused on a multitude of potential antiviral substances, taking breast milk as a biological model of reference. Future research is needed to expand the knowledge of these compounds, which will hopefully assist in the development of therapies applicable even at later ages.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Antiviral Agents
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SARS-CoV-2
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COVID-19
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Milk, Human
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Nu13020694
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