Protective Proteins in Mammalian Milks
NeoReviews, 05/10/2012
Sherman MP et al. – Human milk is the ideal nutrient for neonates. Breastfeeding exposes neonates to maternal microflora, provides host protection, and has proteins that mediate immune system development. Lactoferrin (LF) is the major whey protein in mammalian milk, and its multifunctional characteristics have shown importance in preventing infections.



