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Factors affecting lactoferrin concentration in human milk: how much do we know?

Authors :
Villavicencio, Aasith
Rueda, Maria S.
Turin, Christie G.
Ochoa, Theresa J.
Source :
Biochemistry and Cell Biology. February 1, 2017, p12, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Abstract: Lactoferrin (LF) is a breast milk glycoprotein with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. Its beneficial properties in infants, especially in those born preterm, are currently being studied in clinical trials. [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Milk -- Composition
Lactoferrins -- Distribution -- Health aspects
Company distribution practices
Biological sciences

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Language :
English
ISSN :
08298211
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.483332654
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1139/bcb-2016-0060
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