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Alotiby AA. The role of breastfeeding as a protective factor against the development of the immune-mediated diseases: A systematic review. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1086999. [PMID: 36873649 PMCID: PMC9981158 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1086999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Breast milk is rich in nutrients and immunological factors capable of protecting infants against various immunological diseases and disorders. The current systematic review has been framed with the objective of studying the role of breastfeeding as a protective factor against the development of immune-mediated diseases. METHODS The database and website searches were performed using PubMed, PubMed Central, Nature, Springer, Nature, Web of Science, and Elsevier. The studies were scrutinized based on the nature of participants and the nature of disease considered. The search was restricted to infants with immune-mediated diseases such as diabetes mellitus, allergic conditions, diarrhoea, and rheumatoid arthritis. RESULTS We have included 28 studies, out of which seven deal with diabetes mellitus, two rheumatoid arthritis, five studies about Celiac Disease, twelve studies about allergic/ asthma/wheezing conditions and one study on each of the following diseases: neonatal lupus erythematosus and colitis. DISCUSSION Based on our analysis, breastfeeding in association with the considered diseases was found to be positive. Breastfeeding is involved as protective factor against various diseases. The role of breastfeeding in the prevention of diabetes mellitus has been found to be significantly higher than for other diseases.
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- Amna A Alotiby
- Department of Hematology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Williams GM, Leary S, Leadbetter S, Toms S, Mortimer G, Scorrer T, Gillespie K, Shield JPH. Establishing breast feeding in infants with Down syndrome: the FADES cohort experience. BMJ Paediatr Open 2022; 6:10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001547. [PMID: 36645743 PMCID: PMC9660693 DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe breastfeeding prevalence and maternal experience in infants with trisomy 21. DESIGN Longitudinal cohort study. SETTING Participants from UK recruited through websites, social media and local collaborators: neonatologists, community paediatricians and research nurses. SUBJECTS Infants under the age of 8 months with Down syndrome (DS) recruited to the Feeding and Autoimmunity in Down Syndrome Evaluation Study between 1 September 2014 and 31 August 2017. Seventy participants: median age 20 weeks (IQR 13-29 weeks) at initial questionnaire. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Breastfeeding prevalence at 6 weeks and 6 months among infants with DS. RESULTS The prevalence of exclusive breast feeding among study participants was similar to the general population (13/61, 21% vs 23% at 6 weeks, 2/54, 4% vs 1% at 6 months). However, the prevalence of breast feeding (exclusive or combination feeding) among the study participants was higher than the general population (39/61 64% vs 55% at 6 weeks, 32/59 54% vs 34% at 6 months). CONCLUSION Although there may be challenges in establishing breast feeding in infants with DS, our data suggest that exclusive breast feeding is possible for some, and the prevalence of breast feeding is comparable to the prevalence in the general population. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN12415856.
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- Georgina M Williams
- NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre Nutrition Theme, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK .,Translational Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.,Department of Paediatric Endocrinology, Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre Nutrition Theme, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre Nutrition Theme, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre Nutrition Theme, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Neonatology, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK
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- NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre Nutrition Theme, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Vajpayee S, Sharma SD, Gupta R, Goyal A, Sharma A. Early Infant Feeding Practices May Influence the Onset of Symptomatic Celiac Disease. Pediatr Gastroenterol Hepatol Nutr 2016; 19:229-235. [PMID: 28090467 PMCID: PMC5234418 DOI: 10.5223/pghn.2016.19.4.229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To study whether breastfeeding and breastfeeding status during gluten introduction influences the age at diagnosis of celiac disease (CD). In addition to study, whether the timing of gluten introduction influences the age at diagnosis of CD. METHODS It was a hospital based observational study. Total 198 patients diagnosed with CD as per modified European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (2012) criteria, aged between 6 months to 6 years were included. Detail history taken with special emphasis on breastfeeding and age of gluten introduction. Standard statistical methods used to analyze the data. RESULTS Mean±standard deviation age of onset and diagnosis of CD in breastfed cases was 2.81±1.42 years and 3.68 ±1.55 years respectively as compared to 1.84±1.36 years and 2.70±1.65 years respectively in not breastfed cases (p<0.05). Those who had continued breastfeeding during gluten introduction and of longer duration had significantly delayed onset of disease. The age at onset of CD was under one year in 40.42% of the cases, who had started gluten before 6 months of age compared to only 12.58% of those who had started gluten later (p<0.001). The proposed statistical model showed that two variables, i.e., breast feeding status during gluten introduction and age at gluten introduction positively influencing the age at diagnosis of CD. CONCLUSION Delayed gluten introduction to infant's diet along with continuing breastfeeding, delays symptomatic CD. However, it is not clear from our study that these infant feeding practices provide permanent protection against the disease or merely delays the symptoms.
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- Shailja Vajpayee
- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute, Swai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute, Swai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute, Swai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute, Swai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Pediatric Medicine, Sir Padampat Mother and Child Health Institute, Swai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, India
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Diamanti A, Capriati T, Bizzarri C, Ferretti F, Ancinelli M, Romano F, Perilli A, Laureti F, Locatelli M. Autoimmune diseases and celiac disease which came first: genotype or gluten? Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2015; 12:67-77. [DOI: 10.1586/1744666x.2016.1095091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Diamanti A, Capriati T, Bizzarri C, Panetta F, Ferretti F, Ancinelli M, Romano F, Locatelli M. Celiac disease and endocrine autoimmune disorders in children: an update. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2014; 9:1289-301. [DOI: 10.1586/1744666x.2013.850029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Szajewska H, Chmielewska A, Pieścik-Lech M, Ivarsson A, Kolacek S, Koletzko S, Mearin ML, Shamir R, Auricchio R, Troncone R. Systematic review: early infant feeding and the prevention of coeliac disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2012; 36:607-18. [PMID: 22905651 DOI: 10.1111/apt.12023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2012] [Revised: 06/29/2012] [Accepted: 07/31/2012] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND PREVENTCD, Prevent Coeliac Disease, is an international project investigating the hypothesis of possible induction of tolerance to gluten in genetically predisposed children through introducing small quantities of gluten during the period of breastfeeding. AIM To summarise current knowledge on the possible relationship between early feeding practices and the risk of coeliac disease (CD). METHODS The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and EMBASE databases were searched in May 2011, and the search was updated in January 2012, and again in July 2012. RESULTS Breastfeeding (BF) and CD: some studies show a protective effect of BF, while others show no effect. No studies have shown a long-term preventive effect. BF at the time of gluten introduction and CD: Results from a meta-analysis of five observational case-control studies suggest that BF at gluten introduction is associated with a lower risk of CD compared with formula feeding. It is unclear whether BF provides a permanent protection or only delays the onset of CD. Timing of gluten introduction: The data suggest that both early (≤4 months) and late (≥7 months) introduction of gluten may increase the risk of CD. Amount of gluten at weaning (and later) and CD: One incident case-referent study documented that the introduction of gluten in large amounts compared with small or medium amounts increased the risk of CD. CONCLUSIONS In the absence of clear evidence, in order to decrease the risk of later coeliac disease, it is reasonable to avoid both early (<4 months) and late (≥7 months) introduction of gluten, and to introduce gluten while the infant is still being breastfed. Future studies may clarify the remaining uncertainties.
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Newton KP, Singer SA. Celiac disease in children and adolescents: special considerations. Semin Immunopathol 2012; 34:479-96. [PMID: 22549889 DOI: 10.1007/s00281-012-0313-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 04/10/2012] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Although there are many commonalities between adult and pediatric celiac disease (CD), special considerations must be taken into account when working with children and adolescents. In this patient population, there are unique aspects of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, presentation, diagnosis, and management of CD. In terms of management, early and timely recognition of CD can maximize childhood and adolescent development and prevent complications. This requires insight into the unique presentations of CD in the pediatric population. Furthermore, health care providers must use proper screening methods and continue surveillance of at-risk individuals throughout childhood. Potential interventions for primary prevention of CD in children, although not completely understood, may offer some benefit. The goals of this article are to discuss in detail these special considerations when dealing with pediatric CD.
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- Kimberly P Newton
- Rady Childrens Hospital, 3020 Children's Way MC5030, San Diego, CA 92123, USA.
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Visser J, Rozing J, Sapone A, Lammers K, Fasano A. Tight junctions, intestinal permeability, and autoimmunity: celiac disease and type 1 diabetes paradigms. Ann N Y Acad Sci 2009; 1165:195-205. [PMID: 19538307 PMCID: PMC2886850 DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2009.04037.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Autoimmune diseases are characterized by tissue damage and loss of function due to an immune response that is directed against specific organs. This review is focused on celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune enteropathy, and type 1 diabetes (T1D), a hyperglycosaemia caused by a destructive autoimmune process targeting the insulin-producing pancreatic islet cells. Even if environmental factors and genetic susceptibility are clearly involved in the pathogenesis of autoimmunity, for most autoimmune disorders there is no or little knowledge about the causing agent or genetic makeup underlying the disease. In this respect, CD represents a unique autoimmune disorder because a close genetic association with HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 haplotypes and, more importantly, the environmental trigger (the gliadin fraction of gluten-containing grains wheat, barley, and rye) are known. Conversely, the trigger for autoimmune destruction of pancreatic ss cells in T1D is unclear. Interestingly, recent data suggest that gliadin is also involved in the pathogenesis of T1D. There is growing evidence that increased intestinal permeability plays a pathogenic role in various autoimmune diseases including CD and T1D. Therefore, we hypothesize that besides genetic and environmental factors, loss of intestinal barrier function is necessary to develop autoimmunity. In this review, each of these components will be briefly reviewed.
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- Jeroen Visser
- Department of Cell Biology, Section Immunology and Histology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cell Biology, Section Immunology and Histology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Mucosal Biology Research Center and Center for Celiac Research, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Mucosal Biology Research Center and Center for Celiac Research, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Mucosal Biology Research Center and Center for Celiac Research, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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Akobeng AK, Ramanan AV, Buchan I, Heller RF. Effect of breast feeding on risk of coeliac disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Arch Dis Child 2006; 91:39-43. [PMID: 16287899 PMCID: PMC2083075 DOI: 10.1136/adc.2005.082016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coeliac disease (CD) is a disorder that may depend on genetic, immunological, and environmental factors. Recent observational studies suggest that breast feeding may prevent the development of CD. AIM To evaluate articles that compared effects of breast feeding on risk of CD. METHODS Systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies published between 1966 and June 2004 that examined the association between breast feeding and the development of CD. RESULTS Six case-control studies met the inclusion criteria. With the exception of one small study, all the included studies found an association between increasing duration of breast feeding and decreased risk of developing CD. Meta-analysis showed that the risk of CD was significantly reduced in infants who were breast feeding at the time of gluten introduction (pooled odds ratio 0.48, 95% CI 0.40 to 0.59) compared with infants who were not breast feeding during this period. CONCLUSIONS Breast feeding may offer protection against the development of CD. Breast feeding during the introduction of dietary gluten, and increasing duration of breast feeding were associated with reduced risk of developing CD. It is, however, not clear from the primary studies whether breast feeding delays the onset of symptoms or provides a permanent protection against the disease. Long term prospective cohort studies are required to investigate further the relation between breast feeding and CD.
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- A K Akobeng
- Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Central Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Taha AS, Faccenda E, Angerson WJ, Balsitis M, Kelly RW. Natural antibiotic expression in celiac disease--correlation with villous atrophy and response to a gluten-free diet. Dig Dis Sci 2005; 50:791-5. [PMID: 15844720 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-005-2575-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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As infection influences the pathogenesis and presentation of celiac disease, we investigated the expression of natural antibiotics in this condition. Twenty-three adults were prospectively studied: 10 controls and 13 subjects with untreated celiac disease. Distal duodenal biopsies were taken at baseline and after 6 months of a gluten-free diet and assessed for the expression of natural antibiotics. Epithelial human beta-defensin 1 in subjects with celiac disease had a median of 0.02 unit at baseline, compared with 0.34 unit in controls (P < 0.001). It correlated negatively with the degree of villous atrophy (r = -0.64, P = 0.019) and rose to 0.04 unit on the gluten-free diet (P = 0.035 vs. baseline, P < 0.001 vs. controls). The expression of other antibiotics was unchanged. The expression of epithelial natural antibiotics is limited in celiac disease.
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- Ali S Taha
- Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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