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| Product Name | Lactoferrin |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 146897-68-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C141H224N46O29S3 |
| Molecular Weight | 3125.8274 |
Lactoferrin is one of the components of the immune system of the body; it has antimicrobial activity (bacteriocide, fungicide) and is part of the innate defense, mainly at mucoses. In particular, lactoferrin provides antibacterial activity to human infants. Lactoferrin interacts with DNA and RNA, polysaccharides and heparin.
| ITEM | Specification | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Light red, dry, uniform powder, tasteless | Conforms |
| Assay | Lactoferrin % of protein ≥97% | 99.35% |
| Total protein | ≥98.5% | 99.55% |
| Iron Saturation | ≤15% | 9.1% |
| Water content | ≤5% | 3.14% |
| Ash | ≤1.5% | 0.60% |
| Melamine | ≤0.50ppm | 0.35ppm |
Lactoferrin is widely used in yogurt, skimmed milk, health food, and fermented dairy products. It promotes iron absorption and improves intestinal flora. Adding lactoferrin to baby food and soy protein products enhances the body's immunity and prevents viral colds and intestinal infections.

