Cargando…

The Biology of Lactoferrin, an Iron-Binding Protein That Can Help Defend Against Viruses and Bacteria

Lactoferrin is a nutrient classically found in mammalian milk. It binds iron and is transferred via a variety of receptors into and between cells, serum, bile, and cerebrospinal fluid. It has important immunological properties, and is both antibacterial and antiviral. In particular, there is evidenc...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kell, Douglas B., Heyden, Eugene L., Pretorius, Etheresia
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7271924/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32574271
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2020.01221