Lactoferrin

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spinqualitylabelsall models Human α-defensin 1 (PDB entry 2pm4) Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image Function Lactoferrin (LTF) is found in secretory fluids. LTF interacts with DNA, RNA, polysaccharides and heparin[1]. For detailed discussion of human lactoferrin see Human lactoferrin. Relevance LTF is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin. It is a component of the immune system and has antimicrobial activity[2].

3D Structures of lactoferrin

Updated on 10-April-2016

References

1. ↑ Actor JK, Hwang SA, Kruzel ML. Lactoferrin as a natural immune modulator. Curr Pharm Des. 2009;15(17):1956-73. PMID:19519436
2. ↑ Farnaud S, Evans RW. Lactoferrin--a multifunctional protein with antimicrobial properties. Mol Immunol. 2003 Nov;40(7):395-405. PMID:14568385