Pharmaceutical and foodstuff compositions containing transferrins and antibacteral agents for potentiating host defence activity and the treatment of infections

摘要

When the lactoferrin family protein is orally administered to mammals, the phagocytic activity of the mammals is significantly potentiated through host-mediated mechanism, resulting in (1) enhancement in resistance against infection by pathogenic microorganisms, and (2) significant potentiation of the efficacy of bacteriostatic antimicrobial agents. The lactoferrin family protein is very useful for treating and/or preventing infectious diseases, especially those caused by opportunistic pathogens.