Lactoferrin is a multifunctional protein capable of hindering and preventing the growth of fungi, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It does so by binding lipopolysaccharides with bacterial walls and thus, creating peroxides. It helps in separating free iron in the human body and inhibiting any content that promotes bacterial activities. Owing to its ability, lactoferrin is being used on a wide scale in the healthcare sector.
Lactoferrin, a compound belonging to the cytokine family, initiates cellular response against tumors and infections. It is derived from the transferrin family, which are glycoproteins. It can be extracted from the milk of mammals. In the human body, it is present in extensive quantities in other parts as well such as nasal secretions, saliva, and tears.
Usage of Lactoferrin for Development of Shelf-stable Probiotics
Companies in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors are utilizing lactoferrin to add value to their offerings. Developing shelf-stable, multi-serving emulsion and powder is difficult since probiotic strains demand refrigeration once in liquid form. Thus, probiotics are generally available as capsules or in yogurts. To address this, in November 2016, Virun Nutrabiosciences developed a range of non-refrigerated probiotic single-serving emulsions and powders by combining lactoferrin with probiotics. The results have shown an increase in the shelf life of these probiotics.
Market Insights
According to Grand View Research Inc., the global lactoferrin market can benefit from soaring demand for instant formula. Increasing health consciousness among consumers, along with their rising disposable income, is expected to augment the uptake of lactoferrin.
Companies have developed technologies to extract lactoferrin from raw skimmed milk, which has low saturation and high anti-inflammatory properties. Moreover, variants such as spray dried products have been developed, which possess less light scattering effect and superior solubility. Development of such products is anticipated to provide tremendous momentum to the market in coming years.
Some of the prominent companies operating in the market are Glanbia Nutritionals; Fonterra Co-Operative Group Ltd.; Vitalus Nutrition Inc.; Synlait Milk Ltd.; and Metagenics.
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