The antiviral activity of the milk protein lactoferrin against the human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
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).
Berkhout
Ben
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Department of Human Retrovirology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands. b.berkhout@amc.uva.nl
Floris
René
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Recio
Isidra
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Visser
Servaas
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D000818:Animals; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000378:metabolism*; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007781:Lactoferrin / Q000378:metabolism*; D008894:Milk Proteins / Q000378:metabolism*
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents; D008894:Milk Proteins; D007781:Lactoferrin