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Milk more than a nutrient: Hormones, growth factors and bioactive factors

Published: 2002-12-31

Author:
Schweigert, F.J.

Brief content of the article:
The article reviewes the biological role of milk not only as a nutrient source but as a supplier of bioactive compounds like hormones, growth factors, bioactive factors, enzymes, lipids and fat-soluble vitamins.
Keywords: lactoferrin; lysozymes; colostrum; immunoglobulins; EGF; NGF; TGF; immunity; hormones; milk.

Reference
Schweigert, F.J. 2001. Milk more than a nutrient: Hormones, growth factors and bioactive factors, Pferdeheilkunde 17 (6) : page 666 - 668

Website & Publisher
http://www.pferdeheilkunde.de