Lactenin
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Lactenin is a nitrogenous substance present in milk. It has antimicrobial properties. The spermicidal property of lactenin is important, as milk is used as a semen extender in artificial insemination of animals. Lactenins will not be destroyed at normal[pasteurization]] temperatures. It has some inhibitory action on Lancefield Group A Streptococci.
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