LTF
Immune System · Antimicrobial Peptides & Mucosal Defense
What is the connection between lactoferrin and the LTF gene?
LTF encodes lactoferrin, an iron-binding protein found in milk and other secretions. Its roles in iron handling and antimicrobial defense do not establish a need for lactoferrin supplementation from a DNA result.
- Common Gene Name
- lactotransferrin
- NCBI Gene ID
- 4057
- Chromosome
- 3
Clinical Evidence Status
Clinical utility not established here
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
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No additional curated records were matched in this dataset. This does not mean that no evidence exists.
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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