Heitlinger L A
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 1983;2 Suppl 1:S113-9. doi: 10.1097/00005176-198300201-00015.
Human breast milk contains many enzymes, some of which may assist in digestion; other enzymes may have other diverse functions. The loci and regulation of milk enzyme synthesis remain to be elucidated, but multiple loci and complex hormonal regulation seem to be likely. In a similar fashion, multiple mechanisms of protein release have been described, but stimulus secretion coupling has not been directly demonstrated. The possible physiologic importance of milk as compensatory mechanisms for the relatively limited digestive capabilities of young infants is but one of many reasons why breast milk should not be heated, if possible, prior to feeding.
人乳含有多种酶，其中一些可能有助于消化；其他酶可能具有其他多种功能。乳酶合成的位点和调控仍有待阐明，但多个位点和复杂的激素调节似乎很有可能。以类似的方式，已经描述了多种蛋白质释放机制，但刺激分泌偶联尚未得到直接证实。母乳作为幼儿相对有限消化能力的补偿机制，其可能的生理重要性只是尽可能不在喂食前加热母乳的众多原因之一。
