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The infant microbiome development: Mom matters

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Mueller, Noel T., Bakacs, Elizabeth, Combellick, Joan, Grigoryan, Zoya, Dominguez-Bello, Maria G.·2015·Trends in Molecular Medicine

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The infant microbiome plays an essential role in human health and its assembly is determined by maternal-offspring exchanges of microbiota. This process is affected by several practices, including Cesarean section (C-section), perinatal antibiotics, and formula feeding, that have been linked to increased risks of metabolic and immune diseases. Here we review recent knowledge about the impacts on infant microbiome assembly, discuss preventive and restorative strategies to ameliorate the effects of these impacts, and highlight where research is needed to advance this field and improve the health of future generations.

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Mueller, N. T., Bakacs, E., Combellick, J., Grigoryan, Z., & Dominguez-Bello, M. G.
Affiliations
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US)
  • New York University (US)
Venue
Trends in Molecular Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2015-02
Volume
21
Issue
2
Pages
109-117
ISSN
1471-4914 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2143197985
Cited by
943
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5.05
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journal article
Language
en
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  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
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Funders
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (T32DK091227)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Gut microbiota and health
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Infant Nutrition and Health
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Infant Health and Development
Keywords
infant microbiome, microbiota assembly, cesarean section, bottle feeding, metabolic disorders, immune disorders, preventive strategies
MeSH terms
Female, Humans, Infant, Infant Welfare, Male, Mothers, Pregnancy, Gastrointestinal Tract, Microbiota

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