Milk-derived antimicrobial peptides (lactoferricin, alpha-lactalbumin peptides) and proteins (lactoferrin, lysozyme) showed synergistic antimicrobial activity when combined — the natural cocktail works better than individual components.
Key findingCombinations of milk-derived antimicrobial peptides and proteins (lactoferricin + lysozyme, lactoferrin + alpha-lactalbumin peptides) showed synergist
What the researchers found
Combinations of milk-derived antimicrobial peptides and proteins (lactoferricin + lysozyme, lactoferrin + alpha-lactalbumin peptides) showed synergistic antibacterial activity exceeding individual effects — the natural milk cocktail is more effective than any single component.
Why it matters
Relevant for antimicrobial-peptides, bioactive-food-peptides, infection.
How the study worked
in-vitro study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
preliminary evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2008.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
- Clinical translation to evaluate.
Common questions
What was studied?
What was found?
Read the original research
Synergistic effect between different milk-derived peptides and proteins.
Journal of dairy science, 91(6), 2184-9
Citation
López-Expósito, I; Pellegrini, A; Amigo, L; Recio, I. (2008). Synergistic effect between different milk-derived peptides and proteins.. Journal of dairy science, 91(6), 2184-9. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2007-0037