All the statement about lactoferrin are true, except –
Correct Answer: It transpos iron for erythropoiesis
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., It transpos iron for erythropoiesisTranspo of iron for erythropoesis is done by transferrin and not by LactoferrinLactoferrin o It is an iron binding protein and has high affinity for irono Lactoferrin is found in ?Specific / secondary granules in neutrophils.Many exocrine secretions and exudates - milk, tears, mucus, saliva, bile etc.o It apparently exes an antimicrobial activity by withholding iron from ingested bacteria and fungi.
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