Research progress on human breast milk stem cells in neonatology / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

As a new group of stem cells found in the human breast in the 21st century, stem cells in human breast milk have the potential to differentiate into ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm cells.It is not only rich in sources, but also can be obtained in a non-invasive way.At present, there are relatively few ethical disputes.First, as a potential source of stem cells, it has a great prospect in the field of alternative medicine and regenerative medicine.Second, it can promote newborns early growth and development, repair the damaged tissues, and prevent as well as treat some early diseases.This review summarized stem cells from human breast milk, from aspects of distribution, acquisition, and functional characteristics, and discussed their application in newborns.