The Nutraceutical Properties of Ovotransferrin and Its Potential Utilization as a Functional Food
Ovotransferrin or conalbumin belong to the transferrin protein family and is endowed with both iron-transfer and protective activities. In addition to its well-known antibacterial properties, ovotransferrin displays other protective roles similar to those already ascertained for the homologous mamma...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-11-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/11/5453 |