Lactoferrin: Structure, function, denaturation and digestion

B Wang, YP Timilsena, E Blanch… - Critical reviews in food …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Lactoferrin (LF) is a multifunctional protein occurring in many biological secretions including
milk. It possesses iron binding/transferring, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anti …

Antifungal therapy: new advances in the understanding and treatment of mycosis

L Scorzoni, ACA de Paula e Silva, CM Marcos… - Frontiers in …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
The high rates of morbidity and mortality caused by fungal infections are associated with the
current limited antifungal arsenal and the high toxicity of the compounds. Additionally …

Lactoferrin from bovine milk: a protective companion for life

F Superti - Nutrients, 2020 - mdpi.com
Lactoferrin (Lf), an iron-binding multifunctional glycoprotein belonging to the transferrin
family, is present in most biological secretions and reaches particularly high concentrations …

The antifungal activity of lactoferrin and its derived peptides: mechanisms of action and synergy with drugs against fungal pathogens

KE Fernandes, DA Carter - Frontiers in microbiology, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Lactoferrin is a multifunctional iron-binding glycoprotein belonging to the transferrin family. It
is found abundantly in milk and is present as a major protein in human exocrine secretions …

Lactoferrin: balancing ups and downs of inflammation due to microbial infections

ME Drago-Serrano, R Campos-Rodríguez… - International journal of …, 2017 - mdpi.com
Lactoferrin (Lf) is a glycoprotein of the primary innate immune-defense system of mammals
present in milk and other mucosal secretions. This protein of the transferrin family has broad …

Lactoferrin and its derived peptides: an alternative for combating virulence mechanisms developed by pathogens

D Zarzosa-Moreno, C Avalos-Gómez… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens, it is necessary to develop options to
fight infections caused by these agents. Lactoferrin (Lf) is a cationic nonheme multifunctional …

Iron acquisition in fungal pathogens of humans

G Bairwa, W Hee Jung, JW Kronstad - Metallomics, 2017 - academic.oup.com
The devastating infections that fungal pathogens cause in humans are underappreciated
relative to viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases. In recent years, the contributions to …

Natural antimicrobial peptides as inspiration for design of a new generation antifungal compounds

M Bondaryk, M Staniszewska, P Zielińska… - Journal of fungi, 2017 - mdpi.com
Invasive fungal infections are associated with high mortality rates, despite appropriate
antifungal therapy. Limited therapeutic options, resistance development and the high …

Comprehensive review of clean‐label antimicrobials used in dairy products

D Choi, W Bedale, S Chetty… - Comprehensive Reviews in …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Consumers expect safe, healthy, natural, and sustainable food. Within the food industry,
ingredient use is changing due to these consumer demands. While no single agreed‐upon …

Augmenting azoles with drug synergy to expand the antifungal toolbox

A Kane, DA Carter - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fungal infections impact the lives of at least 12 million people every year, killing over 1.5
million. Wide-spread use of fungicides and prophylactic antifungal therapy have driven …