A transfer factor is a polypeptide of 44 amino acids. There are 16 amino acids that are consistent at the core of the transfer factor. The remaining 12 amino acids at each end of the transfer factor are rearranged in numerous sequences. These amino acids function as letters of the alphabet, rearranging themselves to communicate different messages. Transfer factors are actually a “soup of molecules” which have a primary role of storing experienced information and communicating that information to the rest of the immune system. Transfer factors have been referred to as the intelligence of the immune system.
Transfer factors are produced and coded in our bodies through a natural immune response. Through surface contact, a transfer factor observes the receptors on the surface of a pathogen and stores this information. Transfer factors race throughout the body communicating to other immune “combat” cells a “picture” of these receptors that are unique to each pathogen. In turn, the “combat” cells destroy the targeted “invader” as they come in contact with them.
Transfer factors are able to induce and suppress immune system activity. Certain conditions can cause the immune system to become hyperactive. Sometimes this hyperactivity can result in autoimmune diseases. Transfer factors, functioning as suppressors and inducers, operate through a bio-feedback mechanism. If the immune system is overly active, the suppressors will communicate with the hyperactive cells to reduce their activity or reduce the number of active cells. If the immune system requires a massive response to a threat, the transfer factor will induce this elevated reaction. Transfer factors modulate the immune system, allowing it to respond more precisely and quickly to a threat, while preventing an overreaction or mis-targeted reaction.
The transfer factors isolated from bovine colostrum are non-species specific and are an exact match with the human transfer factors. Once consumed, the bovine transfer factors interact with the human immune system as if it were a natural part of the system. Research has found that the information stored in the bovine transfer factor is readily made available to the human transfer factor.
Profile structure of Transfer Factor
