Cow milk protein stops cold sores virus in lab cells
Metal complexes of bovine lactoferrin inhibit in vitro replication of herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2
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Scientists tested a protein from cow milk with added metals to see if it could stop cold sores viruses from infecting cells.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Scientists tested a protein from cow milk with added metals to see if it could stop cold sores viruses from infecting cells.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 53 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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Marchetti M, Pisani S, Antonini G, Valenti P, Seganti L, Orsi N
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Claims (3)
When certain metals are mixed with citrate, they don't do much to stop viruses, so scientists think lactoferrin (a protein with metals) fights viruses in a different way than just bringing metals into cells.
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.
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.