Lactoferrin is an important factor when breastfeeding and COVID-19 are considered.

Diego G Peroni, Vassilios Fanos

Journal: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) 2020;109(10):2139-2140

PMID: 32557901

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Address: Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Section of Paediatrics, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.; Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, AOU Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy.

DOI: 10.1111/apa.15417

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MeSH Terms: Breast Feeding, COVID-19, Colostrum, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Lactoferrin, Milk, Human