Lactoferrin is an iron‐binding glycoprotein fundamental to the mammalian innate immune system. Widely distributed in milk, bodily fluids and secretions, this multifunctional protein not only ...

A fecal lactoferrin test can detect intestinal inflammation. High lactoferrin levels in stool suggest that inflammation is present. This may indicate a bacterial infection or inflammatory bowel ...

THE antiviral properties of lactoferrin makes it a great natural supplement that could also be used as an adjunct for COVID-19 and for various other Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) according to a ...

What prevents our cells being damaged due to overexposure to iron ions is a protein called lactoferrin, known for its ability to bind tightly to such ions. Researchers used a combined experimental and ...

Known as pink gold for its iron-rich rosy hue, high price point and supply scarcity, the bioactive milk protein lactoferrin has been mostly limited to infant formula and dietary supplements in small ...

With the rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases worldwide, it's essential to explore supportive treatments. Lactoferrin, a natural protein found in milk, emerges as a promising ally in this regard.

Biotechnology company Helaina is taking the next step in its mission to transform nutrition with human equivalent bioactive proteins by bringing its flagship ingredient – effera Human Lactoferrin – to ...

NEW YORK – Helaina, a New York-based biotechnology company producing breast milk proteins, has launched effera. Effera is a human lactoferrin equivalent ingredient. Helaina’s precision fermentation ...