Table 5-4.
Immunologically and Pharmacologically Active Components and Hormones Observed in Human Colostrum and Milk
| Soluble | Cellular | Hormones and Hormone-like Substances |
|---|---|---|
| Immunologically Specific | Immunologically Specific | Epidermal growth factors |
| Immunoglobulin sIgA (11S), 7S IgA, IgG, IgM, IgE, IgD, secretory component | T lymphocytes | Prostaglandins |
| B lymphocytes | Neurotensin | |
| T Cell Products | Accessory Cells | Relaxin |
| Histocompatibility Antigens | Neutrophils | Somatostatin |
| Nonspecific Factors | Macrophages | Bombesin |
| Complement | Epithelial cells | Gonadotropins |
| Chemotactic factors | Ovarian steroids | |
| Properdin | Thyroid-releasing hormone | |
| Interferon | Thyroid-stimulating hormone | |
| α-Fetoprotein | Thyroxine and triiodothyronine | |
| Bifidus factor | Adrenocorticotropin | |
| Antistaphylococcal factor(s) | Corticosteroids | |
| Antiadherence substances | Prolactin | |
| Epidermal growth factor | Erythropoietin | |
| Folate uptake enhancer | Insulin | |
| Antiviral factors(s) | ||
| Migration inhibition factor | ||
| Carrier Proteins | ||
| Lactoferrin | ||
| Transferrin | ||
| B12-binding protein | ||
| Corticoid-binding protein | ||
| Enzymes | ||
| Lysozyme | ||
| Lipoprotein lipase | ||
| Leukocyte enzymes | ||