Phyllis,

I have one notebook full of patents that intrigue me and that is about 6
inches thick.  Certainly 1000 patents and applications would be much thicker than
6 inches.  By the way the patent owned by the US Health Departnment ( #
655640) states in the body of the document the following:

"Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of treating
a condition in a patient characterized by a deficiency in lactoferrin by
administering to the patient an amount of human lactoferrin according to the
present invention in sufficient quantities to eliminate the deficiency. The
conditions include neutropenia, AIDS, skin infection, gastrointestinal bacterial
overgrowth syndrome, vaginal infection and septic shock."

Rather interesting that the US Health Department owns this patent.  This
patent is on the use of the real thing and the recombinant.  Great to know that
the US Government sees the enormous potential for human milk.  Let's hope that
will be translated into action towards support of an ad campaign that will talk
about the real risks of infant formula.
Valerie W. McClain, IBCLC




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