Characterization of proteolytic degradation products of vaginally administered bovine lactoferrin

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• who: Thomas P. Hopp and colleagues from the is a single chain, kDa glycoprotein of , amino acids [1] comprised of two homologous, kDa, and, terminal lobes, each containing an iron binding site with the capacity to reversibly bind one ferric ion (Fe3+) for a total of two irons per , kDa bLF molecule [2]bLF is an important component of the innate immune system and is present in neutrophil granules, tears, saliva, and other mucosal secretions. Its bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects result both from its ability to bind iron and also from its lipopolysaccharide-binding properties. Furthermore, it . . .
  

   

  

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