Nutraceutical Peptides from Lactoferrin

Lactoferrin belongs to the transferrin protein superfamily and is a major component of the mammalian innate system. Proteolytic cleavage of either human or bovine lactoferrin results in the generation of several , most of which manifest the protective activities of Lactoferrin. It is worth noting that these peptides may be produced in the human intestine after milk ingestion. Interestingly, peptides deriving from proteolytic of Ovotransferrin, a Lactoferrin homologous protein present in reptiles and birds, displays the same activities. This mini-review summarizes the most relevant protective activities of peptides deriving from and Ovotransferrin.