Bovine lactoferrin (naturally extracted, bovine colostrum), food grade, [146897-68-9], is a natural, harmless, iron-binding glycoprotein, produced by glandular epithelial cells in mammals and neutrophils, widely distributed in tissues with secretory functions and their secretions.
Bovine lactoferrin is a versatile and safe nutraceutical with a wide range of health-promoting properties, including anti-anemic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. Its potential applications in prophylactic and therapeutic settings are currently being explored.
Bovine lactoferrin is known for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, which includes actions against bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and parasites. It has also demonstrated antiviral activity by competing with viruses for binding to cell receptors and through direct interaction with capsid or viral envelope proteins.
Bovine lactoferrin has antifungal properties, particularly against Candida albicans, and can enhance the effectiveness of other antifungal compounds.