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A comprehensive review on lactoferrin: a natural multifunctional glycoprotein.
Shini, V S; Udayarajan, Chinthu Tharayil; Nisha, P.
  • Shini VS; CSIR - National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695019, India. pnisha@niist.res.in.
  • Udayarajan CT; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India.
  • Nisha P; CSIR - National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695019, India. pnisha@niist.res.in.
Food Funct ; 13(23): 11954-11972, 2022 Nov 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2119428
ABSTRACT
Lactoferrin (Lf) is a natural iron-binding globular glycoprotein, present mainly in milk. It maintains human health through its multifunctional activities, including immunomodulation, iron metabolism, and antioxidant and prebiotic efficacy. It also shows anti-microbial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral activities against a broad spectrum of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. In addition, several investigations established that Lf is involved in bone metabolism, neural development, and metabolic disorders. In this review, we summarize the in vitro and in vivo studies on the health benefits of Lf and its bioavailability. Furthermore, we briefly describe the production, industrial applications and future prospects of Lf.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Lactoferrin Limits: Animals / Humans Language: English Journal: Food Funct Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: D2fo02371g

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Lactoferrin Limits: Animals / Humans Language: English Journal: Food Funct Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: D2fo02371g