An iron-binding protein common to many external secretions

The iron-binding protein characteristic of milk, here called lactoferrin, has been demonstrated to occur in saliva, nasal secretions, tears, bronchial mucus, hepatic bile, pancreatic juice, seminal fluid, female cervical mucus and urines. It is suggested that its iron-binding properties are of value in the defence of epithelial surfaces against infection. © 1966.SCOPUS: ar.j