Characterising the Human Milk Microbiota of Indian Mothers: Prospects for Probiotic Discoveries and Antimicrobial Peptides.

ABSTRACT: Background: The human milk microbiome is vital in the formation of the newborn microbiome and affects various health outcomes. Probiotics prevent severe necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates, but uncertainty about their safety is the obstacle to their use. Probiotic organisms and antimicrobial peptides derived from probiotic strains in human milk can offer safer options. Aim: This study is aimed at determining the probiotic properties in the human breastmilk microbiome and their potential antimicrobial activity. Methods: Study Design: We conducted a prospective longitudinal study. Participants: The study included 30 mothers, equally divided among gestational ages of < 32 weeks, 32-36 6/7 weeks, and above 37 weeks at the time of delivery. Milk samples were collected and

SUBMITTER: Anil H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021482 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature