ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Lactoferrin

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Lactoferrin is a noun meaning A globular multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity, found in milk and many mucosal secretions such as tears and saliva.

Meaning

A globular multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity, found in milk and many mucosal secretions such as tears and saliva.

Word Forms

Synonyms for lactoferrin

Depending on context, synonyms include lactotransferrin.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lactoferrampin, lactenin, lactotransferrin, apolactoferrin, lactophorin, lactosome.

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