Lactoferrin
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<StructureSection load='2dwa' size='350' side='right' caption='Human α-defensin 1 (PDB entry [[2pm4]])' scene=''> | <StructureSection load='2dwa' size='350' side='right' caption='Human α-defensin 1 (PDB entry [[2pm4]])' scene=''> | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
| - | '''Lactoferrin''' (LTF) is found in secretory fluids | + | '''Lactoferrin''' (LTF) is found in secretory fluids. LTF interacts with DNA, RNA, polysaccharides and heparin<ref>PMID:19519436</ref>. For detailed discussion of human lactoferrin see [[Human lactoferrin]]. |
== Relevance == | == Relevance == | ||
| - | LTF is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin. | + | LTF is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin. It is a component of the immune system and has antimicrobial activity<ref>PMID:14568385</ref>. |
</StructureSection> | </StructureSection> | ||
== 3D Structures of lactoferrin == | == 3D Structures of lactoferrin == | ||
Revision as of 06:32, 10 April 2016
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3D Structures of lactoferrin
Updated on 10-April-2016
