Which of these components in breast milk are beneficial in the intestinal cell maturation and repair?
Correct Answer: Epidermal growth factor
Description: Epidermal growth factor is beneficial in intestinal cell maturation, repair and luminal surveillance. Lactoferrin: Immunomodulationn, iron chelation, antimicrobial action, antiadhesive, trophic for intestinal growth. Glutathione peroxidase: Prevents lipid oxidation Ref: Nelson Textbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 322
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