Research reveals how breast milk compounds cross intestinal barrier, opening door to oral drug delivery


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  • Monday, 24 Feb 2025

JERUSALEM, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- Israeli scientists have discovered a special property in breast milk that helps it move easily from the stomach and intestines into the bloodstream, the Israel Institute of Technology said on Sunday.

This discovery, reported in the Journal of Controlled Release, could pave the way for new oral medications, including antibodies, proteins like insulin, and even vaccines for COVID-19 and the flu. Currently, these medications are often given by injection.

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