In the critical phase of immunological immaturity of the newborn, particularly for the immune
system of mucous membranes, infants receive large amounts of bioactive components …

Lactoferrin is thought to be the most polyvalent protein present in host defense against
tissue injuries and infections in vertebrates. Owing to the propensity of its basic N-terminal …

The innate defense system of the female mucosal genital tract involves a close and complex
interaction among the healthy vaginal microbiota, different cells, and various proteins that …

Lactoferrin, an iron-binding glycoprotein, is a cell-secreted mediator that bridges innate and
adaptive immune function in mammals. It is a pleiotropic molecule that directly assists in the …

Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein of the transferrin family. Abundant expression and
secretion of lactoferrin, in particular in milk and fluids of the digestive tract, are related to its …

Altered expression of the TGF-β system is recognized to play a central role in various fibrotic
disorders, including leiomyoma. In this study we performed microarray analysis to …

The immune system of the human newborn is of very limited size. It expands rapidly,
especially due to the exposure to the gut microflora. Normally the newborn is colonized with …

Newborn infants are at a high risk for infection due to an under-developed immune system,
and human milk has been shown to exhibit substantial anti-infective properties that serve to …

Lactoferrin (Lf) is an iron binding glycoprotein of the transferrin family that is expressed in
most biological fluids and is a major component of mammals' innate immune system. Its …

Lactoferrin (Lf) belongs to the family of antimicrobial molecules that constitute the principal
defense line of nonvertebrate organisms. In human immunity, their roles are considerably …