The antiviral activity of the milk protein lactoferrin against the human immunodeficiency virus type 1

Ben Berkhout, René Floris, Isidra Recio, Servaas Visser

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Abstract

Milk forms a rich source of biologically interesting components and the protein fraction is known to facilitate many different biological functions. In this manuscript, we review the antiviral properties of the milk protein lactoferrin (LF). In particular, we will describe its antiviral activity against the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)291-294
JournalBioMetals
Volume17
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004

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