Immune 80: Intranasal neomycin; sex hormones and skin immunity; and maternal diet and infant microbiomes
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Maternal Diet and Immune Development
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between maternal diet, specifically fiber intake, and the immune development of offspring. It discusses research findings on how mothers' diets affect the microbiome, dendritic cells, and T-regulatory cells in mice, impacting their immune responses to viral infections. The implications for childhood respiratory health and potential strategies to improve outcomes through dietary modifications are also explored.
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