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ArticlePeerJ2024

Effect of iron saturation of bovine lactoferrin on the inhibition of hepatitis B virus

Haibo Zhou, Yiwei Zhu, Ning Liu, Wencui Zhang, Jianchun Han

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5 authors.

Haibo Zhou *College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China.
Yiwei Zhu *Chongqing Food Industry Research Institute Co., Ltd., Chongqing, China.
Ning LiuCollege of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China.
Wencui ZhangInstitute of Endemic Diseases, Harbin Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China.
Jianchun HanCollege of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China.

Funding

Research Project of Health and Family Planning Commission of Heilongjiang ProvinceRuikangyuan Ltd. Co
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a major public health problem worldwide. Bovine lactoferrin (bLf) is a natural product that can inhibit HBV, but the effect of iron saturation on its resistance to HBV is unknown. Aims: The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of iron saturation of bLf against HBV. Methods: HepG2 cells were cultured in DMEM high glucose containing 10% inactivated fetal calf serum, at 37 °C, in 5% CO Results: The TC Conclusion: A total of 1.5 mg/ml bLf and 0.1 mg/ml holo-bLf could inhibit HBV-DNA in HepG2 cells. Complete bLf structure, appropriate concentration and iron saturation of bLf are necessary conditions for anti-HBV effects.

Indexed as

Antiviral AgentsHepatitis B virusIronLactoferrinAnimalsCattleDNA, ViralHep G2 CellsHumansAntiviral AgentsDNA, ViralIronLactoferrinBovine lactoferrinHepatitis B virusHepG2 cellIron saturationPolymerase chain reaction

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PMID38737747
PMCPMC11086297

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