Lysozyme possesses antibacterial activity against a number of bacteria, and works synergistically with
lactoferrin against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, and Salmonella species.
Not exact matches
Lactoferrin binds iron that is essential for bacterial growth, and interferon provides early help in the body's defense
against viruses.
Breast milk contains several anti-infective factors such as bile salt stimulated lipase (protecting
against amoebic infections) and
lactoferrin (which binds to iron and inhibits the growth of intestinal bacteria).
The immunologic components of breast milk that include secretory IgA, lysozyme,
lactoferrin and interferon, may have protected the hospitalized VLBW infants in our study
against the development of infection.
I mean, the carbs, fats (including 200 fatty acids - not just the one or two added - from weird sources - into formula), proteins (including
lactoferrin, which isn't in formula or any regular foods, & inhibits the growth of bacteria such as E.coli in the gastrointestinal system - actually it appears to be extracted as a supplement for a many causes, see: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-49-
LACTOFERRIN.aspx?activeIngredientId=49&activeIngredientName=
LACTOFERRIN), vitamins, minerals, water, immunoblobulins, lysozyme (one of 20 active enzymes in human milk, this one provides an antibacterial factor
against enterobacteriaceae and gram + bacteria), other digestive enzymes not in other sources include lipase and amylase, prostaglandins, bile salts, EGF (promotes healing and growth of gut mucosa), cytokines, CCK....
Lactoferrin is responsible for helping regulate the defense response
against pathogens by boosting immune - balancing T - cells and increasing natural white blood cells.
Antiviral effects of plasma and milk proteins:
lactoferrin shows potent activity
against both human immunodeficiency virus and human cytomegalovirus replication in vitro.
This action of
lactoferrin is especially potent
against many pathogens yet leaves normal flora of the gut, such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli intact.