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Colostrum

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Definition: The thin, yellow, serous fluid secreted by the mammary glands during pregnancy and immediately postpartum before lactation begins. It consists of immunologically active substances, white blood cells, water, protein, fat, and carbohydrates.  check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY    Other names Colostrums
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Zendium Saliva  0   *Colostrum *Proteins Mouthwashes. Oral Dis 2002 Jan;8(1):23-9
colostrinine  0   *Peptides Colostrum. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz) 1996;44(4):215-24
chigain  0   *Biological Factors Colostrum. Urol Nefrol (Mosk) 1993 Sep-Oct;(5):13-5
colostrum growth factor  0   *Milk Proteins Colostrum Growth Substances. Biochem J 1984;219(2):609

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