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Types of Chemical markers

components of the immune
system of the body; it has
antimicrobial activity
(bactericide, fungicide) • In
particular, lactoferrin
provides antibacterial
activity to human infants
•Lactoferrin can be purified
from milk •Human colostrums
("first milk") has the highest
concentration, followed by
human milk, then cow milk.
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