Visualization of lactoferrin binding to bifidobacteria

摘要

The antimicrobial activity of lactoferrin has been well established for many years. However, lactoferrin does not inhibit the growth of certain lactic bacteria, including bifidobacteria; rather, it stimulates their growth. Several studies have reported that human or bovine lactoferrin promotes the growth of bifidobacteria in vitro and in vivo.