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. 2023 Oct 29;24(21):15718. doi: 10.3390/ijms242115718

Figure 8.

Figure 8

Overview of the sources, properties, and therapeutic applications of lactoferrin. Originating from neutrophils and epithelial cells, lactoferrin boasts a range of bioactivities, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. The clinical utility of lactoferrin spans from managing neonatal infections to mitigating specific symptoms in COVID-19 patients, among other therapeutic applications.