Lactoferrin: A multifunctional glycoprotein

被引:211
作者
Vorland, LH
机构
[1] Univ Tromso Hosp, Dept Med Microbiol, N-9038 Tromso, Norway
[2] Univ Tromso, N-9001 Tromso, Norway
关键词
lactoferrin; lactoferricins; inflammation; antimicrobial;
D O I
10.1111/j.1699-0463.1999.tb01499.x
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein found in milk, exocrine secretions of mammals, and in secondary granules from polymorphonuclear neutrophils. This review describes the wide spectrum of functions ascribed to lactoferrin, with special emphasis on the antimicrobial properties of this protein, and its derived peptides.
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页码:971 / 981
页数:11
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