Author Archives: Taylor Mercado

PMID:  Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2001 May ;10(5):555-8. PMID: 11352868 Abstract Title:  Dietary whey protein protects against azoxymethane-induced colon tumors in male rats. Abstract:  Epidemiological studies have suggested a relationship between diet and colon cancer incidence. Results from animal studies suggest that whey protein, but not casein protein, may provide protective effects against experimentally induced …

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PMID:  Anticancer Res. 1995 Nov-Dec;15(6B):2643-9. PMID: 8669840 Abstract Title:  The use of a whey protein concentrate in the treatment of patients with metastatic carcinoma: a phase I-II clinical study. Abstract:  Glutathione (GSH) concentration is high in most tumour cells and this may be an important factor in resistance to chemotherapy. Previous in-vitro and animal experiments …

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PMID:  Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2014 Aug ;46(8):1517-24. PMID: 24504433 Abstract Title:  Whey protein improves exercise performance and biochemical profiles in trained mice. Abstract:  PURPOSE: The objective of this study is to verify the beneficial effects of whey protein (WP) supplementation on health promotion and enhance exercise performance in an aerobic-exercise training protocol.METHODS: In total, …

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PMID:  Sci Rep. 2017 11 21 ;7(1):15976. Epub 2017 Nov 21. PMID: 29162840 Abstract Title:  Whey Protein Concentrate Renders MDA-MB-231 Cells Sensitive to Rapamycin by Altering Cellular Redox State and Activating GSK3β/mTOR Signaling. Abstract:  Whey protein concentrate (WPC) is an amino acid-rich supplement that has been shown to increase cellular antioxidant capacity. Mammalian target of …

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PMID:  Food Chem Toxicol. 2017 Sep ;107(Pt A):440-448. Epub 2017 Jul 11. PMID: 28709970 Abstract Title:  Selective effects of whey protein concentrate on glutathione levels and apoptosis in rats with mammary tumors. Abstract:  Glutathione (GSH) plays an important role in antioxidant defense and regulation of apoptosis. GSH deficiency is related to many diseases, including cancer, …

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PMID:  Int J Pharm. 2018 Jul 30 ;546(1-2):97-105. Epub 2018 Apr 30. PMID: 29715533 Abstract Title:  Lycopene loaded whey protein isolate nanoparticles: An innovative endeavor for enhanced bioavailability of lycopene and anti-cancer activity. Abstract:  The work entails a novel strategy of formulating the lycopene loaded whey protein isolate nanoparticles (LYC-WPI-NPs) solely using the rational blend …

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PMID:  Biomolecules. 2019 04 27 ;9(5). Epub 2019 Apr 27. PMID: 31035630 Abstract Title:  Encapsulation of Antihypertensive Peptides from Whey Proteins and Their Releasing in Gastrointestinal Conditions. Abstract:  Antihypertensive peptide fraction from whey protein hydrolysate read more

PMID:  Biol Pharm Bull. 2016 ;39(2):199-206. PMID: 26830480 Abstract Title:  Effects of Glycated Whey Protein Concentrate on Pro-inflammatory Cytokine Expression and Phagocytic Activity in RAW264.7 Macrophages. Abstract:  The aim of this study was to determine the stimulatory effects of Maillard reaction, a non-enzymatic browning reaction on the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and phagocytic activity induced …

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PMID:  Food Funct. 2017 Apr 19 ;8(4):1718-1725. PMID: 28382336 Abstract Title:  Supplementation of fermented Maillard-reactive whey protein enhances immunity by increasing NK cell activity. Abstract:  OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of supplementation with fermented Maillard-reactive whey protein (F-MRP) on natural killer (NK) cell activity, circulating cytokines, and serum protein …

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PMID:  J Med Food. 2015 Dec ;18(12):1349-56. Epub 2015 Sep 14. PMID: 26367331 Abstract Title:  Whey Protein Concentrate Hydrolysate Prevents Bone Loss in Ovariectomized Rats. Abstract:  Milk is known as a safe food and contains easily absorbable minerals and proteins, including whey protein, which has demonstrated antiosteoporotic effects on ovariectomized rats. This study evaluated the …

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