Milk Lactoferrin: A Nutraceutical Supplement against Viruses

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dc.contributor.authorMohammadabadi, Taherahen_US
dc.contributor.authorJain, Rajeshen_US
dc.contributor.authorBouyahya, Abdelhakimen_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-18T11:54:22Z
dc.date.available2025-06-18T11:54:22Z
dc.date.issued2025-01
dc.description.abstractMilk is containing immunoglobulins, lactoferrin, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, peptidoglycan recognition protein, vitamins C and oligosaccharides which are against microbial infections. Lactoferrin is one glycoprotein detected in milk of livestock such as cow, buffalo, and camel, as camel milk containing highest amount compared to the milk from other livestock species. Activation, proliferation, and regulation of the phagocytic action of immune cells are facilitated by the lactoferrin. The antiviral actions of lactoferrin are against both DNA and RNA viruses such as hepatitis, herpes simplex viruses, HIV, rotavirus, and respiratory viruses by binding viral particles, inhibit viral adhesion, and entry into target cells. Also, lactoferrin may directly interact with viral receptors such as heparan sulfate on the cell surfaces and prevent the virus attachment and infection. The boosting host immune system by nutritional supplements such as lactoferrin may be effective against viruses� entry and infection into the host cells. Milk lactoferrin as powder or tablets may be a novel promising candidate and preventative treatment for more severe cases of viral infections. However, it needs more studies on dosage to verify its efficacy on prevention and treatment.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Animal Science and Food Technology, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University, Moji, Iranen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Diabetology, Jain hospital, Kanpur, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Biology, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat 10106, Moroccoen_US
dc.identifier.citationMohammadabadi Taherah, Jain Rajesh, Bouyahya Abdelhakim. Milk Lactoferrin: A Nutraceutical Supplement against Viruses. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences. 2025 Jan; 14(1): 1-9en_US
dc.identifier.issn2319-5886
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/249692
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherSumathi Publicationsen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber1en_US
dc.relation.volume14en_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.ijmrhs.com/medical-research/milk-lactoferrin-a-nutraceutical-supplement-against-viruses.pdfen_US
dc.subjectMilken_US
dc.subjectLactoferrinen_US
dc.subjectViral infectionsen_US
dc.titleMilk Lactoferrin: A Nutraceutical Supplement against Virusesen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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