Lactoferrin (Lf) is a natural occurring iron binding protein present in many mammalian excretions and involved\r\nin various physiological processes. Lf is used in the transport of iron along with other molecules and ions from the\r\ndigestive system. However its the modulatory functions exhibited by Lf in connection to immune response, disease\r\nregression and diagnosis that has made this protein an attractive therapeutic against chronic diseases. Further,\r\nthe exciting potentials of employing nanotechnology in advancing drug delivery systems, active disease targeting\r\nand prognosis have also shown some encouraging outcomes. This review focuses on the role of Lf in diagnosing\r\ninfection, cancer, neurological and inflammatory diseases and the recent nanotechnology based strategies.
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