Biomedical and Nutritional Applications of Lactoferrin (2023) Carlotta Coccolini

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This review discusses the biological roles of Lactoferrin (Lf), an iron-binding glycoprotein found in mammalian milk. Lf possesses multifunctional activities including antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti-tumor, anti-obesity, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory properties. The text explores recent developments regarding its use in various cancer cell lines, its role in neuroprotection against age-related neurodegenerative diseases, and its proposed application in COVID-19 prophylaxis, highlighting its significant biomedical and supplementary nutritional value.