乳铁蛋白是一种多功能的铁结合性糖蛋白,对细菌、真菌、病毒等有广谱的防御能力,对感染、炎症、癌症等有明显的宿主保护功能。综述口服乳铁蛋白的生理功效及其独特的营养、抗菌防腐、免疫、抗氧化特性在食品中应用的最新进展。 Lactoferrin is a multifunctional iron-binding glycoprotein that has broad-spectrum defenses against bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and has significant host-protective functions against infections, inflammation and cancer. This article reviews the recent progress in the application of oral lactoferrin in physiology, its unique nutrition, antibacterial and antiseptic, immunological and antioxidant properties in food.