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Milk contains a significant number of substances having peptide characteristics that are known to possess biological activity. The possible physiological importance for the neonate is discussed in this review in light of their effects (epidermal growth factor, nerve growth factor, insulin, prolactin...

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Published in:	The Journal of nutrition Vol. 119; no. 11; p. 1543
Main Author:	Koldovský, O
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1989
Subjects:	Animals Animals, Suckling - growth & development Animals, Suckling - metabolism Digestive System - growth & development Digestive System - metabolism Humans Milk Proteins - administration & dosage Milk Proteins - physiology
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Summary:	Milk contains a significant number of substances having peptide characteristics that are known to possess biological activity. The possible physiological importance for the neonate is discussed in this review in light of their effects (epidermal growth factor, nerve growth factor, insulin, prolactin, somatostatin, thyroid-releasing hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, growth hormone-releasing factor, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, erythropoietin, bombesin-like peptides, calcitonin, beta-casomorphins and delta-sleep-peptides) on suckling mammals after gastrointestinal administration.
ISSN:	0022-3166
DOI:	10.1093/jn/119.11.1543