Dr Clifton and co-workers went on to test the response of the model to antimicrobial proteins produced in our bodies, including lysozyme and lactoferrin. (sciencedaily.com)
Studies show that Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) that contribute to gut development and pathogen binding are retained, and partial amounts of antibodies and antimicrobial proteins also remain. (lactationmatters.org)
These factors include secretory IgA, antimicrobial proteins like CD14, cytokines, and fatty acids. (journals.lww.com)