Overview

Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein belonging to the transferrin family. It acts as a defense in host animals against microbes and viruses, since it has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial and antiviral activities. Lactoferrin has been shown to regulate the growth and differentiation of many types of cells. The results of recent studies indicate that lactoferrin is a potent regulator of dermal fibroblasts, and promotes cutaneous wound healing. The collagen gel contraction, a model of wound contraction during wound healing process, and migration of human fibroblasts were enhanced by lactoferrin. LRP-1 (LDL Receptor related Protein-1) acts as a signaling receptor for lactoferrin that mediate fibroblast response to lactoferrin by activating ERK/MAPK signaling pathway. In addition, lactoferrin promotes biosynthesis of extracellular matrix (ECM) component such as type-I collagen and hyaluronan. Hyaluronan is a major component of ECM in connective tissue and promotes wound healing. The promoting effect of lactoferrin on hyaluronan production was accompanied by promotion of HAS2 (hyaluronan synthase 2) expression. These observations suggest that lactoferrin promotes the wound healing by providing an ECM that promotes fibroblast migration. Lactoferrin is also known for its anti-inflammatory and immune modulating properties. According to recent in vivo study, lactoferrin promotes wound repair by promoting the early inflammatory phase of wound healing. Based on this, recombinant human lactoferrin was subsequently tested clinically in a Phase II trial in patients with diabetic ulcers and was found to be effective. Lactoferrin should be further evaluated in patients with diabetic and other types of ulcers.

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Author:   Yoshiharu Takayama
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2012 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.197kg
ISBN:  

9789400792029

ISBN 10:   9400792026
Pages:   108
Publication Date:   29 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface 1. Molecular regulation of wound healing - Introduction - The immediate response - Inflammatory response - Reepithelialization - Granulation tissue formation - Wound contraction - Angiogenesis - Remodeling - Resolution of inflammation - Proteases in wound healing - Anti-microbial peptides - Chronic wound healing - References 2. Role of hyaluronan in wound healing - Introduction - Structure - Biosynthesis - Mammalian hyaluronidase - Hyaluronan fragment - Role on cancer - Hyaluronan in dermis and epidermis - Role on wound healing - References 3. Lactoferrin structure, function and genetics - Introduction - Lactoferrin expression and localization - Lactoferrin structure - Iron-binding properties of lactoferrin - Lactoferrin metabolism - Anti-bacterial activity of lactoferrin - Bactericidal activity of lactoferrin derived peptides - Anti-viral activity of lactoferrin - Anti-parasitic and anti-fungal activity of lactoferrin - Immunoregulatory properties of lactoferrin - Anti-inflammatory activity of lactoferrin - Anti-oxidative effect of lactoferrin - Genetics - Other functions - References 4. Lactoferrin as a signaling mediator - Introduction - Intestinal lactoferrin receptor (Intelectin) - LDL receptor related protein (LRP) - Hepatocyte lactoferrin receptor - Nucleolin - Monocytes and macrophage lactoferrin receptor - Dendritic cell lactoferrin receptor - Lymphocyte lactoferrin receptor - Cell cycle control and apoptosis induction - Angiogenesis - Fibroblasts - Osteogenic differentiation - Osteoclasts - Chondrogenic differentiation - Adipogenesis - Lactoferrin receptor in brain capillary endothelial cells - Platelet lactoferrin receptor - Lactoferrin receptor in epithelial cells - Lactoferrin receptor in respiratory epithelial cells - Transcription regulator - References 5. Effects of lactoferrin on skin wound healing - Introduction - Cell proliferation and migration - Collagen gel contraction by fibroblasts - Molecular mechanism of wound healing - Regulation of cell adhesion - Hyaluronan synthesis - Production of extracellular matrix components - Corneal epithelia wound healing - Talactoferrin - Cutaneous immunity - Anti-apoptotic effect - Diabetic ulcers - References

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