Various patents on human lactoferrin state the use of this human milk component for burns. This particular patent is for a cloned version of human lactoferrin. The company is Ferrodynamics of Houston, Texas. The company received $94,430 from the SBA of the US Government in their SB Technology Transfer Program for "lactoferrin & developement of inflammation." So one might assume that the intent of this company is to develop and market human lactoferrin. Maybe their product is in your local pharmacy now??? The number of companies interested in the commercialization of human lactoferrin is steadily increasing, as well as an increasing number of patents on this human milk component (mostly genetically engineered). The following companies sponsored the 6th International Conference on Lactoferrin: Biopole, Dicofarm, Morinaga, Ventria Bioscience, Tatua Nutrional, DMV International, Nuclear Receptor Ligand Co Ltd, Armor Proteines, Agennix, Ferrodynamics, Biosepra, Jarrows Formulations. According to this website there are 200-300 researchers in attendance at this conference. http://lactoferrin.biox.com/Capri-Page2.html The following patent also has a long list of hiv/aids health problems that will be treated by human lactoferrin. I would be more than happy to email to anyone interested or you can go to the patent office and look it up yourself. The impact of hiv/aids on breastfeeding has been quite remarkable. Human milk banking was severely impacted by it--near destruction of this valuable resource. Hiv-positive mothers have been harrassed and/or prosecuted for wanting to breastfeed their babies. Yet, we have companies that have patented this component of human milk based on scientific research that shows that human lactoferrin will treat and inactivate hiv/aids. I think it is ironic that we may have a hiv-positive mother who will buy and use these products but are "discouraged" from breastfeeding. In fact it is most interesting that ownership of this most precious fluid (its components) is up for grabs. What companies win big time from the discouragement of breastfeeding? What companies claim ownership of human milk components? I am thinking of having a patent party when we get to !000 human milk patents. We are at about 700 now--(600 last year). So at this rate by the year 2006, we will probably have a 1000. Let's celebrate corporate ownership of human milk components--such innovation should not go unnoticed! Valerie W. McClain, IBCLC Patent #6455687 "Human lactoferrin" by Kruzel et al, assignee Ferrodynamics "Lactoferrin can be used as an antiseptic in accordance with the present invention either alone or in the form of a powder, solution, ointment, aerosol spray, or cream to any part of the subject as an aid in the prevention or treatment of microbial infections. By depriving the surrounding environment of iron, lactoferrin inhibits the growth of microbes, such as bacteria. Preferable antiseptics of the present invention include lactoferrin either alone or compounded with carriers such as saline, silica, talcum, stearic acid, its magnesium or calcium salt, polyethyleneglycol, and fatty emulsions and suspensions that will be readily apparent to the skilled artisan. The lactoferrin is preferably present in the antiseptic based on 1 ml of the carrier at 0.1-2 mg, preferably 0.2-2 mg. An effective amount of the lactoferrin varies depending on the individual treated, severity of infection, if any, and the area to which administration is contemplated. Preferably, in treating mammals a twice-daily administration of 0.1-2 mg, more preferably 0.5-2 mg, most preferably 1 mg, of lactoferrin per 1 square centimeter effected area is contemplated more preferably 0.1 square centimeter. Lactoferrin can be used as an antiseptic in accordance with the present invention to treat accidental scratches or burns. For example, lactoferrin is applied over the affected area in the form of a 0.1-2 weight %, preferably 0.1-1 weight % solution, or such a solution is used to impregnate a Band-Aid type bandage with lactoferrin. Lactoferrin can be used as an antiseptic in accordance with the present invention to provide prophylaxis in personal hygiene products. For example, the prevention of vaginal infections is accomplished by daily administration of 25-50 mg of lactoferrin in a form of douches or pads. Similarly, the oral infections are prevented by daily administration of 25-50 mg of lactoferrin in a form of mouthwash. Also, lactoferrin provides added protection against sexually transmitted infections when compounded into any device used during sexual activities by either males or females. For example, lactoferrin is added into lubricant to cover condoms at the concentration of 25-50 mg per application. Lactoferrin can be used as antiseptic in accordance with the present invention to impregnate any surgical tools, materials or protective clothing that is used by health care personnel. For example, surgical gloves, masks or linens are covered with a 0.1-2.0% by weight solution of lactoferrin, preferably 0.1-1% by weight. The solution can be applied by a spray, conveniently provided in pressurized aerosol cans or pump bottles." *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html