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TL;DR
It found significant differences in HMO composition between preterm and term deliveries, with the trajectory of change over lactation being largely similar for both groups.
Carbohydrate Polymers · 14 authors, 5 centres
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It found significant differences in HMO composition between preterm and term deliveries, with the trajectory of change over lactation being largely similar for both groups.
The study notes that HMOs from secretors were more affected by maternal variations and postpartum age. Limitations include that the exact cause and effect of prolactin levels with HMO production is not fully proven, and the physiological significance of the findings remains to be determined. The work provides groundwork for further mechanistic studies and potential development of personalized HMO additives.