lactoferrin

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Lactoferrin
Lactoferrin (LF), a globular multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity (bacteriocidefungicide), 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, n an iron-binding protein found in the specific granules of neutrophils where it apparently exerts an antimicrobial activity by [more]Lactoferrin - Community and Resources


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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.

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