New Insights into Lactoferrin: 2nd Edition
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 78
Special Issue Editors
Interests: lactoferrin; iron homeostasis; iron-proteins; inflammation; oxidative stress; ferroportin; yeast; membrane proteins
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Interests: iron metabolism; ferroportin; ceruloplasmin; lactoferrin
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is a continuation of our previous Special Issue, entitled “New Insights into Lactoferrin” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijms/special_issues/603A0C5W43).
Lactoferrin (Lf), a positively charged glycoprotein known for its iron-binding capacity, is produced by the exocrine glands and neutrophils. Due to its role in innate immunity, Lf exerts antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anticancer effects. The physicochemical characteristics of Lf can greatly impact its functionality, which can be influenced by species-specific and tissue-specific factors, as well as environmental conditions. Importantly, Lf could be utilized in the prevention and treatment of various pathological conditions, thus gaining recognition as a nutraceutical and as a carrier for the delivery of biologically active compounds.
This Special Issue is supervised by Dr. Antimo Cutone and Prof. Dr. Giovanni Musci, with assistance from our Topical Advisory Panel Member, Dr. Giusi Ianiro. It aims to provide a thorough overview of the biochemical, molecular and physiological aspects of Lf biology and its application in both healthy and those with pathologies. The scope of this Special Issue includes the structural and functional properties of Lf, its role in the prevention and treatment of disease, as well as the development of new biotechnologies that aim to enhance the production, bioavailability and functionality of Lf. We welcome the submission of original research articles and reviews.
Dr. Antimo Cutone
Prof. Dr. Giovanni Musci
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lactoferrin
- lactoferrin structure
- lactoferrin functions
- infection
- inflammation
- iron homeostasis
- oxidative stress
- lactoferrin bioavailability
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