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Lactoferrin as a natural immune modulator

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Actor, Jeffrey, Hwang, Shen-An, Kruzel, Marian·2009·Current Pharmaceutical Design

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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 influence of presenting cells for the development of T-helper cell polarization. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of research regarding the role of lactoferrin in maintaining immune homeostasis, in particular as a mediator of immune responses to infectious assault, trauma and injury. These findings are critically relevant in the development of both prophylactic and therapeutic interventions in humans. Understanding these particular effects of lactoferrin will provide a logical framework for determining its role in health and disease.

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  • Lactoferrin, through binding to its cognate receptor, promotes the maturation, migration and cell proliferation of many immune cells including macrophages and monocytes, which impact the efficacy of host responses in the course of infections.

    “In addition to its role in scavenging iron, lactoferrin, through binding to its cognate receptor, promotes the maturation, migration and cell proliferation of many immune cells including macrophages and monocytes which impact on the efficacy of host responses in the course of infections (Actor et al., 2009; Legrand, 2012; Lepanto et al., 2019).”

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  1. [157]Kruzel M Artym J Chodaczek G Kocieba M Kochanowska I Kruzel T Effects of lactoferrin on stress-related immune dysfunctions in mice and humans 4th International Whey Conference Chicago, IL 2005 121 32
  2. [201]Choi BK Actor JK Rios S d’Anjou M Stadheim TA Warburton S Recombinant human lactoferrin expressed in glycoengineered Pichia pastoris: effect of terminal N-acetylneuraminic acid on in vitro secondary humoral immune response Glycoconj J 2008 PMC2551750 18365311

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Authors
Actor, J., Hwang, S.-A., & Kruzel, M.
Affiliations
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Venue
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Published
2009-06-01
Volume
15
Issue
17
Pages
1956-1973
ISSN
1381-6128 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2150336290
Cited by
455
References
198
Citations by year
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FWCI
6.90
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Current Pharmaceutical Design (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute of General Medical Sciences (R41GM079810)
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (R42AI051050)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immune Response and Inflammation
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Microbiology › Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Infant Nutrition and Health
Keywords
lactoferrin, iron-binding glycoprotein, innate immunity, adaptive immunity, T helper cell polarization, immune homeostasis, infection, immunomodulation
MeSH terms
Animals, Humans, Immunity, Cellular, Immunity, Innate, Immunologic Factors, Lactoferrin, Receptors, Cell Surface, Staphylococcal Infections, Oxidative Stress, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

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