Lactoferrin Research and Glycoprotein Research

Information and informed discussion on the functions and potential applications of lactoferrin

Lactoferrin Research is dedicated to using the Internet and its tools to share information and foster an open and informed discussion of the various functions and potential applications of lactoferrin. This Web site is also dedicated to providing the latest news articles regarding lactoferrin research and glycoprotein research.

Lactoferrin research has revealed that lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein present at high levels in human milk and in the milk of other mammals. It is also present in other bodily fluids such as tears, saliva, bile, pancreatic juice, genital and nasal secretions and in circulating neutrophils.

Lactoferrin is a multifunctional protein with a number of physiological possible roles. It is often referred to as an innate defense protein and frequently serves as the first line of defense in protection against pathogens. It has been shown to have the ability to bind iron, it is a natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral, it is an antioxidant and it also has immunomodulatory properties. It has many beneficial properties, which make it a good candidate for a number of product applications. Considerable lactoferrin and glycoprotein research is currently going on to explain the various suggested biological functions of lactoferrin.