Abstract: Use of at least one transferrin, preferably lactoferrin, for preventing and/or treating destructive inflammation affecting mucous membranes, optionally associated with states of hypoferremia and/or anemia and/or acute and chronic infections. The destructive inflammation is caused, for example, by pathological conditions during pregnancy and by infections sustained by intracellular or adhered or biofilm-protected pathogens. The action of the transferrins described here is achieved by means of their topical and/or oral administration. A combined preparation for simultaneous, sequential or separate use is also described which comprises, as active components, a first composition for topical administration of at least one transferrin and a second composition for oral administration of at least one transferrin.

Abstract: Use of at least one transferrin, preferably lactoferrin, for preventing and/or treating destructive inflammation affecting mucous membranes, optionally associated with states of hypoferremia and/or anemia and/or acute and chronic infections. The destructive inflammation is caused, for example, by pathological conditions during pregnancy and by infections sustained by intracellular or adhered or biofilm-protected pathogens. The action of the transferrins described here is achieved by means of their topical and/or oral administration. A combined preparation for simultaneous, sequential or separate use is also described which comprises, as active components, a first composition for topical administration of at least one transferrin and a second composition for oral administration of at least one transferrin.

Abstract: A composition of lactoferrin, ovotransferrin or serotransferrin in combination with desferrioxamine methanesulfonate or other low molecular weight chelators for treating viral infections, and methods of treatment utilizing these compositions, is described.

Abstract: Compositions of lactoferrin, ovotransferrin or serotransferrin in apo or iron-saturated form are provided which have bacterial anti-invasive properties against Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus. Methods of treatment of epithelial calls and mucosal membranes are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical protein preparation to be used for the therapy of periodontitis and diseases of the teeth and of the tissues of the oral cavity, comprising a mixture of transferrin with at least one protein selected from albumins, lysozymes, protease inhibitors, and mixtures thereof.