Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin (LF), a
globular multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity (
bacteriocide,
fungicide), is part of the innate defense, mainly at mucoses. Lactoferrin is found in
milk and many mucosal secretions such as
tears and saliva. Lactoferrin is also present in secondary granules of
PMN and also is secreted by some
acinar cells. Human
colostrum has the highest concentration, followed by human milk, then cow milk.
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Lactoferrin
lactoferrin
[LAK-toh-fayr-in]
A protein that is found in milk, tears, mucus, bile, and some white blood cells and is being studied in the treatment and prevention of cancer. It is involved in fighting against infection and inflammation and it acts as an antioxidant.