Lactoferrin
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| - | {{STRUCTURE_1blf| PDB=1blf | SIZE=400| SCENE= |right| CAPTION=Glycosylated bovine lactoferrin complex with carbonate and Fe+3 ion (orange), [[1blf]] }} | ||
| + | <StructureSection load='2dwa' size='350' side='right' caption='Human α-defensin 1 (PDB entry [[2pm4]])' scene=''> | ||
| + | == Function == | ||
| + | '''Lactoferrin''' (LTF) is found in secretory fluids. It is a component of the immune system and has antimicrobial activity. LTF interacts with DNA, RNA, polysaccharides and heparin<ref>PMID:8528769</ref>. For detailed discussion of human lactoferrin see [[Human lactoferrin]]. | ||
| - | + | == Relevance == | |
| - | + | LTF is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin. | |
| + | </StructureSection> | ||
== 3D Structures of lactoferrin == | == 3D Structures of lactoferrin == | ||
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| - | + | == References == | |
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Revision as of 06:27, 10 April 2016
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3D Structures of lactoferrin
Updated on 10-April-2016
