Lactoferrin a multiple bioactive protein: An overview

Lactoferrin (Lf) is an 80kDa iron-binding glycoprotein of the transferrin family. It is abundant in milk and in most biological fluids and is a cell-secreted molecule that bridges innate and adaptive immune function in mammals. Its protective effects range from anticancer, anti-inflammatory and immu...

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Published in:	Biochimica et biophysica acta Vol. 1820; no. 3; pp. 226 - 236
Main Authors:	García-Montoya, Isui Abril, Cendón, Tania Siqueiros, Arévalo-Gallegos, Sigifredo, Rascón-Cruz, Quintín
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.03.2012
Subjects:	Adaptive Immunity Animals Anti-Bacterial Agents anti-infective properties Anti-Inflammatory Agents Antifungal Agents Antiviral Agents application Base Sequence functional foods Functional protein glycoproteins hosts humans immunomodulators infectious diseases iron Iron - metabolism Iron-binding protein Lactoferrin Lactoferrin - chemistry Lactoferrin - metabolism mechanism of action microorganisms milk Milk - chemistry pathogens Protein Structure, Tertiary Review Transferrin transferrins Lactoferrin Transferrin Functional protein Iron-binding protein
ISSN:	0304-4165, 0006-3002, 1872-8006
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