PMID: Curr Med Chem. 2011 ;18(8):1220-9. PMID: 21291364 Abstract Title: Lactoferrin: a biologically active molecule for bone regeneration. Abstract: Lactoferrin, a member of the"Siderophilin"family, is an iron binding glycoprotein. Lactoferrin is produced by various exocrine glands in our body and is abundantly present in milk and colostrums. The uniqueness of lactoferrin as a skeletal regenerative …
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While media reports have put the COVID-19 death rate as high as 4.5%, a study at the disease’s epicenter in Wuhan found it’s actually much lower
PMID: Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2014 May ;35(5):557-66. PMID: 24786230 Abstract Title: Immunomodulatory effects of lactoferrin. Abstract: Lactoferrin (Lf) is an iron-binding glycoprotein of the transferrin family, which is expressed in most biological fluids with particularly high levels in mammalian milk. Its multiple activities lie in its capacity to bind iron and to interact with the …
PMID: Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). 2018 Jun 30 ;64(9):52-57. Epub 2018 Jun 30. PMID: 30030954 Abstract Title: Selective deglycosylation of lactoferrin to understand glycans' contribution to antimicrobial activity of lactoferrin. Abstract: Lactoferrin is a highly glycosylated antimicrobial protein that contains multiple glycan types. In this research, recombinantly produced three forms of novel endo-β-N-acetylglucosaminidase (free, genetically …
PMID: Cancer Med. 2018 May 15. Epub 2018 May 15. PMID: 29761938 Abstract Title: Lactoferricin B reverses cisplatin resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells through targeting PD-L1. Abstract: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) ranks among the top most common cancers with a poor prognosis. The mechanism of chemoresistance is still …
PMID: J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2017 Nov ;105(8):2612-2617. Epub 2016 Oct 19. PMID: 27758034 Abstract Title: Antimicrobial activity of immobilized lactoferrin and lactoferricin. Abstract: Lactoferrin and lactoferricin were immobilized on glass surfaces via two linkers, 4-azidobenzoic acid (ABA) or 4-fluoro-3-nitrophenyl azide (FNA). The resulting surfaces were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) …
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PMID: Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2017 Nov 22 ;57(17):3632-3639. PMID: 26857697 Abstract Title: A systematic review of lactoferrin use in dermatology. Abstract: Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein widely present in mammalian secretions and possesses documented protective effects, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. While its therapeutic use is being investigated for a myriad of diseases, there …
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PMID: BMJ Mil Health. 2020 Feb 2. Epub 2020 Feb 2. PMID: 32015185 Abstract Title: Effects of acupressure at the P6 and LI4 points on the anxiety level of soldiers in the Iranian military. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military service is a stressful environment. Methods to reduce stress may result in the mental health promotion of military …
PMID: Complement Med Res. 2020 Feb 4:1-8. Epub 2020 Feb 4. PMID: 32018274 Abstract Title: The Effect of Acupressure on the Severity of Nausea, Vomiting, and Retching in Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Nausea and vomiting are common problems during pregnancy. Previous studies have shown that stimulation at Neiguan (PC6) acupoint can …
PMID: J Tradit Chin Med. 2018 Aug ;38(4):465-479. PMID: 32186072 Abstract Title: Meta-analysis on randomized controlled trials for scalp acupuncture treatment of stroke: A systematic review. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review to assess the clinical effectiveness of scalp acupuncture (SA) for stroke.METHODS: Literature searches were performed in 7 databases up to 16 August …
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