Protective Effects of Lactoferrin against SARS-CoV-2 Infection In Vitro

SARS-CoV-2 is a newly emerging virus that currently lacks curative treatments. Lactoferrin (LF) is a naturally occurring non-toxic glycoprotein with broad-spectrum antiviral, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, we assessed the potential of LF in the prevention of SARS-CoV-...

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Main Authors: Claudio Salaris, Melania Scarpa, Marina Elli, Alice Bertolini, Simone Guglielmetti, Fabrizio Pregliasco, Corrado Blandizzi, Paola Brun, Ignazio Castagliuolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/328