Dose escalation study of bovine lactoferrin in preterm infants: getting the dose right.

The article presents Dose escalation study of bovine lactoferrin in preterm infants. Topics discussed include Lactoferrin as a nutritional enteral supplement has emerged as a novel preventative therapy against serious infections in preterm infants, although neonatal studies have demonstrated variable results; and studies examining higher doses of lactoferrin, length of treatment, and potency of different products will aid in determining the optimal approach for the use of lactoferrin.