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<StructureSection load='2dwa' size='350' side='right' caption='Human α-defensin 1 (PDB entry [[2pm4]])' scene=''>
<StructureSection load='2dwa' size='350' side='right' caption='Human α-defensin 1 (PDB entry [[2pm4]])' scene=''>


== Function ==
== Function ==
'''Lactoferrin''' (LTF) is found in secretory fluids.  It is a component of the immune system and has antimicrobial activity.  LTF interacts with DNA, RNA, polysaccharides and heparin<ref>PMID:8528769</ref>.  For detailed discussion of human lactoferrin see [[Human lactoferrin]].
'''Lactoferrin''' (LTF) is found in secretory fluids.  LTF interacts with DNA, RNA, polysaccharides and heparin<ref>PMID:19519436</ref>.  For detailed discussion of human lactoferrin see [[Human lactoferrin]].


== Relevance ==
== Relevance ==
LTF is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin.  
LTF is inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like aspirin. It is a component of the immune system and has antimicrobial activity<ref>PMID:14568385</ref>.
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== 3D Structures of lactoferrin ==
== 3D Structures of lactoferrin ==

Revision as of 06:32, 10 April 2016

Humanα-defensin 1 (PDB entry 2pm4)

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3D Structures of lactoferrin

Updated on 10-April-2016

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