Citation:
Strunk T, Hibbert JE, Doherty D, Nathan E, Simmer K, Patole SK, Trend S, Richmond P, Burgner D, Currie A. Lactoferrin Expression Is Not Associated with Late-Onset Sepsis in Very Preterm Infants. Neonatology. 2020;117(5):606-11.
Keywords:
Enteral supplementation; Lactoferrin; Late-onset sepsis
Abstract:
Preterm infants are at a high risk of developing late-onset sepsis (LOS). Lactoferrin is one of the most abundant endogenous antimicrobial proteins expressed in breast milk, stools, and blood, and a candidate for preventive intervention. Large clinical trials have recently investigated whether enteral supplementation with bovine lactoferrin reduces LOS.
Lactoferrin Expression Is Not Associated with Late-Onset Sepsis in Very Preterm Infants
Preterm infants are at a high risk of developing late-onset sepsis (LOS). Lactoferrin is one of the most abundant endogenous antimicrobial proteins expressed in breast milk, stools, and blood, and a candidate for preventive intervention. Large clinical trials have recently investigated whether enteral supplementation with bovine lactoferrin reduces LOS.