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What the researchers found
Lactoferrin has no known resistance and can enhance the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Why it matters
With rising antibiotic resistance, finding effective alternatives like lactoferrin is crucial for public health. It could lead to better treatment strategies for bacterial infections.
How the study worked
This is a review study that synthesizes existing research on lactoferrin and its antibacterial properties.
What this study cannot tell us
The review does not present new experimental data and relies on existing studies, which may vary in quality.
Read the original research
Lactoferrin: An Effective Weapon in the Battle Against Bacterial Infections.
Current pharmaceutical design, 28(40), 3243-3260
Citation
Avalos-Gómez, Christian; Ramírez-Rico, Gerardo; Ruiz-Mazón, Lucero; Sicairos, Nidia León; Serrano-Luna, Jesús; de la Garza, Mireya. (2022). Lactoferrin: An Effective Weapon in the Battle Against Bacterial Infections.. Current pharmaceutical design, 28(40), 3243-3260. https://doi.org/10.2174/1381612829666221025153216