Published May 22, 2024
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Fingerprinting Breast Milk; insights into Milk Exosomics.

Creators

  • 1. Laboratory of Genetics, Department of Biotechnology, School of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
  • 2. University Research Institute of Maternal and Child Health & Precision Medicine, and UNESCO Chair on Adolescent Health Care, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Aghia Sophia" Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece.
  • 3. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • 4. Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Biopolis, Larissa, Greece.
  • 5. YIOTIS S.A., Athens, Greece.
  • 6. Institute of Technology of Agricultural Products, Hellenic Agricultural Organization "DEMETER", Lykovrisi, Greece.
  • 7. Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece.
  • 8. Institute for Fundamental Biomedical Research, Biomedical Sciences Research Center Alexander Fleming, Athens, Greece.
  • 9. Institute for Bioinnovation, Biomedical Sciences Research Center "Alexander Fleming", Vari, Greece.
  • 10. Basic and Translational Research Unit, Special Unit for Biomedical Research and Education, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • 11. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  • 12. Multidimensional Data Analysis and Knowledge Management Laboratory, Computer Engineering and Informatics Department, School of Engineering, University of Patras, Patras, Greece.
  • 13. Laboratory of Gene Expression, Molecular Diagnostics and Modern Therapeutics, Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
  • 14. School of Informatics, Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences, King's College London, London, U.K.
  • 15. King's College London
  • 16. Department of Animal Biosciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden.
  • 17. IMGT, the international ImMunoGenetics information system, Laboratoire d'ImmunoGénétique Moléculaire LIGM, Institut de Génétique Humaine, (IGH), Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Université de Montpellier (UM), Montpellier, France.
  • 18. Centre national de la recherche scientifique
  • 19. University of Montpellier

Description

Breast milk, often referred to as "liquid gold," is a complex biofluid that provides essential nutrients, immune factors, and developmental cues for newborns. Recent advancements in the field of exosome research have shed light on the critical role of exosomes in breast milk. Exosomes are nanosized vesicles that carry bioactive molecules, including proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and miRNAs. These tiny messengers play a vital role in intercellular communication and are now being recognized as key players in infant health and development. This paper explores the emerging field of milk exosomics, emphasizing the potential of exosome fingerprinting to uncover valuable insights into the composition and function of breast milk. By deciphering the exosomal cargo, we can gain a deeper understanding of how breast milk influences neonatal health and may even pave the way for personalized nutrition strategies.
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