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Abstract Title:

[New function of lactoferrin: protection against cancer development and metastasis].

Abstract Source:

Zhong Nan Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban. 2012 Dec ;37(12):1284-9. PMID: 23281388

Abstract Author(s):

Ying Zheng, Pan Chen, Xiaofang Guo, Jian Ma, Guiyuan Li

Article Affiliation:

Ying Zheng

Abstract:

Lactoferrin (LF) is an 80 kD iron-binding glycoprotein that is most highly produced in human and bovine milk and is also widely distributed in mammals. Researches of more than 70 years on lactoferrin prove that the molecule, as a nutritional molecule for mammals, possesses several physiological roles, including maintaining iron absorption, anti-microbial activity and immune modulation. Recent studies have demonstrated that LF can protect against cancer in experimental animals and has anticarcinogenic activity in many human tumors. As a natural nutrition, the"old"gene-lactoferrin has attracted attention from medical community for its"new"anticarcinogenic role.

Study Type : Review

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