MODERN LOOK ON THE PROTEOME OF BREAST MILK

Abstract

The purpose of this literature review was to presents current data on the quantitative and qualitative composition of proteins in breast milk, and to carry out a comparative analysis of the proteome of human and cow's milk. The data presented in the review convincingly prove the absolute necessity of breastfeeding babies up to six months of age.

Keywords

• breast milk proteins
• bovine milk proteins
• bioactive peptides
• caseins
• lysozyme
• lactoferrin