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Lactoferrin: neuroprotection against Parkinson's disease and secondary molecule for potential treatment Digest

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Lactoferrin is a large, multifunctional protein with antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-cancer properties. This review describes the protective role lactoferrin plays in the brain and the protein’s potential in preventing and treating Parkinson’s disease.