| Literature DB >> 483186 |
B Markowetz, J L Van Snick, P L Masson.
Abstract
59Fe-labelled human lactoferrin was found to be preferentially ingested by mouse alveolar macrophages (MAM) when compared to 59Fe-labelled human transferrin. The cells bound and ingested 125I-labelled iron-saturated and iron-free lactoferrin. The latter was digested faster (t1/2 = 5.8 hours), however, than the iron-saturated compound (t1/2 = 10.5 hours). The constant elimination of the Fe-lactoferrin complex by alveolar macrophages could enhance the bacteriostatic effect of lactoferrin in the pulmonary secretions.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 483186 PMCID: PMC471038 DOI: 10.1136/thx.34.2.209
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Thorax ISSN: 0040-6376 Impact factor: 9.139