Lactoferrin and Its Derived Peptides: An Alternative for Combating Virulence Mechanisms Developed by Pathogens

Lactoferrin and Its Derived Peptides: An Alternative for Combating Virulence Mechanisms Developed by Pathogens

Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens, it is necessary to develop options to fight infections caused by these agents. Lactoferrin (Lf) is a cationic nonheme multifunctional glycoprotein of the innate immune system of mammals that provides numerous benefits. Lf is bacteriostatic and/o...

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Main Authors: Daniela Zarzosa-Moreno, Christian Avalos-Gómez, Luisa Sofía Ramírez-Texcalco, Erick Torres-López, Ricardo Ramírez-Mondragón, Juan Omar Hernández-Ramírez, Jesús Serrano-Luna, Mireya de la Garza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
lactoferrin
lactoferricins
antimicrobial
virulence factors
pathogenicity mechanisms
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/24/5763

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