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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