he concept of the neonatal window of opportunity assigns the early postnatal period a critical role for life-long host-microbial and immune homeostasis. It is supported by epidemiological evidence that links postnatal environmental exposure with disease susceptibility and mechanisms in the neonate host that facilitate the postnatal transposition, establish a stable microbiome and promote immune maturation. During the conference on "The neonatal window of opportunity - early priming for life", postnatal microbiome and immune maturation, epidemiological evidence and fundamental mechanisms were discussed to identify new targets for future preventive and interventional measures.
- Renz, H.
- Adkins, B. D.
- Bartfeld, S.
- Blumberg, R. S.
- Farber, D. L.
- Garssen, J.
- Ghazal, P.
- Hackam, D. J.
- Marsland, B. J.
- McCoy, K. D.
- Penders, J.
- Prinz, I.
- Verhasselt, V.
- von Mutius, E.
- Weiser, J. N.
- Wesemann, D. R.
- Hornef, M. W.