Oral Bovine Milk Lactoferrin Administration Suppressed Myopia Development through Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 in a Mouse Model

Recent studies have reported an association between myopia development and local ocular inflammation. Lactoferrin (LF) is an iron-binding protein present in saliva, tears, and mother’s milk. Furthermore, sequestering iron by LF can cause its antibacterial property. Moreover, LF has an anti-inflammat...

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Main Authors: Shin-Ichi Ikeda, Toshihide Kurihara, Masataro Toda, Xiaoyan Jiang, Hidemasa Torii, Kazuo Tsubota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3744