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Journal of Human Lactation, Vol. 7, No. 3, 123-128 (1991)
DOI: 10.1177/089033449100700317

Epidermal Growth Factor: An Important Constituent of Human Milk

Monica J. McCleary, CNM, MS

Group Health, Inc., 205 South Wabasha Street, St. Paul, MN 55118 USA.

Epidermal growth factor is a human milk mitogen that has been shown to promote growth and maturation of infant intestinal mucosa. Since epidermal growth factor is not destroyed by proteolytic enzymes, it may be absorbed in the infant's gut and thus affect other tissues of the suckling infant.

Key Words: Epidermal Growth Factor • Human milk mitogen • Milk growth factor • Urogastrone


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