Pediatria pre prax 6/2008

THE MUCOSAL IMMUNE SYSTEM OF DIGESTIVE TRACT, BREAST MILK AND PREBIOTICS

The development of mucosal immune system of digestive tract is by determined enviroment influences. The colonisation of digestive tract is positively regulated by breast feeding. The gut microflora is positively modulated by prebiotics. It is possible to influence the development of immunopathological reactivity in children.

Keywords: mucosal imunity, prebiotics, child, breast feeding.