Title:Novel Perspectives on Nanotechnological and Biomedical Implications of
Monotherapy or Combination Regimen of Lactoferrin
Volume: 29
Issue: 20
Author(s): Kuo Chen, Jin Zhang, Narasimha M. Beeraka, Jialing Li, Mikhail Y. Sinelnikov, Xinliang Zhang, Yu Cao, Darya K. Zakharova, Vladimir N. Nikolenko, Igor V. Reshetov and Pengwei Lu*
Affiliation:
- Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, 1 Jianshedong Street, Zhengzhou, 450052, China
Keywords:
Lactoferrin, monotherapy, combination therapy, stem cells, tissue repair, regeneration, nanoformulation.
Abstract: Lactoferrin (LF) is a protein molecule with a wide variety of physiological properties. LF has broadspectrum
antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant, and antitumor, and possesses immunomodulatory properties to regulate
immunity and gastrointestinal function. The main aim of this review is to explore the recent investigations
on the functional role of LF against several human disorders and diseases through monotherapy or combinatorial
regimens with other biological/chemotherapeutic agents through novel nanoformulations. We significantly
searched public databases such as Pubmed, National Library of Medicine, relemed, Scopus and collected published
reports pertaining to these recent reports on lactoferrin as a monotherapy or combination therapy, and its
nanoformulations. We have discussed vividly the role of LF as a growth factor with substantial potential that
can promote cell growth and regeneration potential for repairing tissues such as bone, skin, mucosa, and tendons.
In addition, we have discussed novel perspectives on the role of LF as an inductive factor for the proliferation
of stem cells in tissue recovery and discussed its novel modulating effects in ameliorating cancer and microbial
growth through several signaling cascades via monotherapy or combinatorial regimens. Furthermore, the regeneration
potential of this protein is reviewed to explore the efficacy and prospects of new treatment methods.
This review benefits various microbiologists, stem cell therapists, and oncologists to explore the efficacy of LF
in several segments of medicine by examining its ability as a stem cell differentiation factor, and anticancer
agent or antimicrobial agent through novel formulations in preclinical or clinical study.