Lactoferrin: A Multifunctional Glycoprotein with Broad Bioactivity
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein primarily present in mammalian colostrum and milk. Beyond its nutritional origin, it is increasingly recognized as a pleiotropic bioactive molecule with critical roles in immune regulation, antimicrobial defense, and cellular protection.
Key benefits Lactoferrin:
- Antimicrobial Action – Lactoferrin exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity by sequestering iron and directly interacting with microbial membranes. It impairs the viability of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, contributing to mucosal immunity and infection control.
- Immune Modulation – It serves as an immunomodulator, enhancing innate and adaptive responses. Lactoferrin activates macrophages, lymphocytes, and NK cells, while also mitigating excessive inflammation via cytokine regulation.
- Anti-Inflammatory Function – By inhibiting key pro-inflammatory pathways such as NF-κB, lactoferrin helps reduce chronic and acute inflammation, with relevance in allergies, IBD, and other inflammatory conditions.
- Antioxidant Defense – Through iron chelation, lactoferrin limits the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), protecting cells from oxidative damage and contributing to tissue homeostasis and anti-aging processes.
- Anticancer Potential – Preclinical data indicate that lactoferrin may inhibit tumor growth, induce apoptosis in malignant cells, and enhance immune surveillance via NK and cytotoxic T-cell activation.
| Bag | 5 kg |
| Carton | 2×5 kg |
| Lactoferrin content | from 95% to 97% |
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