Year: 1987
Type: article
Abstract: Lactoferrin, a member of the transferrin family of proteins is an iron binding glycoprotein (Mr -80 000 daltons), present in maa~alian milks, mucous secretions and white blood cells.Because of its ability to bind iron tightly, (K -lo 2 0) lactoferrin exerts a bacteriostatic effect in vitro by depriving micro-qrganisms of essential iron-cBullen,
Institutions: Massey University, University of York
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2326826364
