Lactoferrin from Milk: Nutraceutical and Pharmacological Properties
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein present in large quantities in colostrum and in breast milk, in external secretions and in polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Lactoferrin’s main function is non-immune protection. Among several protective activities shown by lactoferrin, those displayed by orally ad...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/9/4/61 |