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Am J Perinatol 1997; 14(6): 365-368
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994162
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

© 1997 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Ultrastructure of Human Colostral Cells

R. Straussberg1 , J. Hart2 , S. Alexandrova2 , L. Sirota3 , M. Djaldetti2 , H. Bessler2
  • 1Department of Pediatrics “C,” Schneider Medical Center for Children, Rabin Medical Center-Golda Campus, Petah Tiqva and the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
  • 2Hematology and Immunology Research Laboratory and Electron Microscopy Unit, Rabin Medical Center-Golda Campus, Petah Tiqva and the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
  • 3Neonatology Unit, Rabin Medical Center-Golda Campus, Petah Tiqva and the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The ultrastructural architecture of colostral cells of mothers of pre- and full-term infants is described. The polymorphonuclears were engaged in vivid phagocytosis of fat droplets. Similar findings were observed on the macrophages. The lymphocytes appeared normal in size and ultrastructure. A small number of eosinophils and basophils were also detected. The number of colostral cells was higher in the colostrum of mothers of preterm newborns. The number of the cells in the colostrum in mothers of both groups decreased with advancement of lactation.

Keywords

Colostrum - colostral cells - ultrastructure