PMID: Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2020 Apr 22 ;48(284):120-123. PMID: 32352945 Abstract Title: [An association of selected polymorphisms of the lactoferrin gene and genes for lactoferrin receptors in the prevalence of metabolic disorders in obese subjects]. Abstract: Lactoferrin is a multipotent protein that belongs to the transferrin family. It was first isolated from cow's milk in …
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Lactoferrin contributes a renoprotective effect in acute kidney injury and early renal fibrosis.
PMID: Pharmaceutics. 2020 May 8 ;12(5). Epub 2020 May 8. PMID: 32397266 Abstract Title: Lactoferrin Contributes a Renoprotective Effect in Acute Kidney Injury and Early Renal Fibrosis. Abstract: Patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) who survive the acute stage are at notable risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. There is no single therapy that …
Lactoferrin reduces mycobacterial Trehalose 6,6′-dimycolate induced M1-type inflammation.
PMID: Biochem Cell Biol. 2020 May 13. Epub 2020 May 13. PMID: 32402212 Abstract Title: Lactoferrin Reduces Mycobacterial Trehalose 6,6'-dimycolate Induced M1-type Inflammation and Permits Fluoroquinolone Entry to Granulomas. Abstract: Primary Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) infection results in the formation of a densely packed granulomatous response that essentially limits entry and efficacy of immune effector cells. …
Lactoferrin supplementation might reduce late-onset sepsis in very low birth weight infants.
PMID: Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2020 May 11. Epub 2020 May 11. PMID: 32407710 Abstract Title: The effect of lactoferrin supplementation on death or major morbidity in very low birthweight infants (LIFT): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Very low birthweight or preterm infants are at increased risk of adverse outcomes including sepsis, …
Anti-neoplastic and Immunomodulatory Potency of Co-Treatment Based on Bovine Lactoferrin and/or Muramyl Dipeptide in Tumor-Bearing Mice
n/a PMID: . PMID: 32440345 Abstract Title: Anti-neoplastic and Immunomodulatory Potency of Co-Treatment Based on Bovine Lactoferrin and/or Muramyl Dipeptide in Tumor-Bearing Mice Abstract: The current study investigates anti-neoplastic and immunomodulatory activities of co-treatment based on bovine lactoferrin (bLF) and/or muramyl dipeptide (MDP) with or without cisplatin (Cis) in tumor-bearing mice. In the present study, …
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This case report suggests that a ketogenic diet may improve hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the context of mitochondrial disease.
PMID: Can J Cardiol. 2020 Apr 28. Epub 2020 Apr 28. PMID: 32360196 Abstract Title: Reversal of cardiac hypertrophy with a ketogenic diet in a child with mitochondrial disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Abstract: Mitochondrial diseases are rare metabolic disorders which can cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We describe a 3-year-old girl who was diagnosed for mitochondrial disease …
Long-term intake of ketogenic diets containing MCTs may additively enhance endurance training–induced increases in ketolytic capacity in skeletal muscle.
PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Apr 30 ;12(5). Epub 2020 Apr 30. PMID: 32365746 Abstract Title: Effects of a Ketogenic Diet Containing Medium-Chain Triglycerides and Endurance Training on Metabolic Enzyme Adaptations in Rat Skeletal Muscle. Abstract: Long-term intake of a ketogenic diet enhances utilization of ketone bodies, a particularly energy-efficient substrate, during exercise. However, physiological adaptation to …
Short-term physiological effects of a very low-calorie ketogenic diet: effects on adiponectin levels and inflammatory states.
PMID: Int J Mol Sci. 2020 May 2 ;21(9). Epub 2020 May 2. PMID: 32370212 Abstract Title: Short-Term Physiological Effects of a Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet: Effects on Adiponectin Levels and Inflammatory States. Abstract: Adipose tissue is a multifunctional organ involved in many physiological and metabolic processes through the production of adipokines and, in particular, …
Ketogenic diet led to rapid weight loss.
PMID: Nutr Hosp. 2020 May 7. Epub 2020 May 7. PMID: 32379476 Abstract Title: [Multidisciplinary methodology and ketogenic diet in real clinical practice: efficacy and rapidity in weight loss. Survival Analysis PROMET Lipoinflammation study]. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: the aim of the current work was to evaluate the response time to a method of weight loss that …
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