Certain forms of a protein from cow's milk are better at stopping herpes viruses from infecting cells, especially during the first steps of infection.

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Metal complexes of bovine lactoferrin inhibit in vitro replication of herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2

Cross-Sectional Study

In Vitro

1998 Apr

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Metal complexes of bovine lactoferrin inhibit in vitro replication of herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2

Score: 3

DOI: 10.1023/A:1009217709851

Similar Assertions

A protein from cow's milk, when loaded with certain minerals, can stop herpes viruses from infecting cells in a lab. It works better with more of the protein, and the amounts needed are safe for the cells.

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