PMID: Life Sci. 2020 Apr 22:117703. Epub 2020 Apr 22. PMID: 32334010 Abstract Title: Vitamin Dattenuates lipopolysaccharide-induced cognitive impairment in rats by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress. Abstract: AIMS: Vitamin D is a well-known endocrine regulator of calcium/phosphate homeostasis and has been reported as having a wide range of activities that are potentially beneficial for …
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Bovine lactoferrin can decrease the in vitro biofilm production or shown synergy with antibiotics against Listeria and Escherichia coli isolates.
PMID: Protein Pept Lett. 2020 04 3. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID: 32242775 Abstract Title: Bovine lactoferrin can decrease the in vitro biofilm production or shown synergy with antibiotics against Listeria and Escherichia coli isolates. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Bovine lactoferrin (bLf) has been reported as antimicrobial, antiviral, immunomodulatory and anticancer protein. Escherichia coli and Listeria spp. …
Lactoferrin: a critical mediator of both host immune response and antimicrobial activity in response to streptococcal infections.
PMID: ACS Infect Dis. 2020 Apr 24. Epub 2020 Apr 24. PMID: 32329605 Abstract Title: Lactoferrin: a critical mediator of both host immune response and antimicrobial activity in response to streptococcal infections. Abstract: Streptococcal species are gram positive bacteria responsible for a variety of infections including pneumonia, meningitis, endocarditis, erysipelas, necrotizing fasciitis, periodontitis, skin and …
Viral hepatitis and iron dysregulation: Molecular pathways and the role of lactoferrin.
PMID: Molecules. 2020 Apr 24 ;25(8). Epub 2020 Apr 24. PMID: 32344579 Abstract Title: Viral Hepatitis and Iron Dysregulation: Molecular Pathways and the Role of Lactoferrin. Abstract: The liver is a frontline immune site specifically designed to check and detect potential pathogens from the bloodstream to maintain a general state of immune hyporesponsiveness. One of …
Antiviral effects of bovine lactoferrin on human norovirus.
PMID: Biochem Cell Biol. 2020 Apr 29. Epub 2020 Apr 29. PMID: 32348689 Abstract Title: Antiviral Effects of Bovine Lactoferrin on Human Norovirus. Abstract: Human noroviruses cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide but lack approved antivirals or vaccines to treat or prevent infections. The recent development of two cell culture systems in human transformed B …
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Oral administration of bovine lactoferrin accelerates the healing of fracture in ovariectomized rats.
PMID: J Bone Miner Metab. 2020 Apr 29. Epub 2020 Apr 29. PMID: 32350616 Abstract Title: Oral administration of bovine lactoferrin accelerates the healing of fracture in ovariectomized rats. Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Lactoferrin has recently been reported for its potent bone growth effects. However, the effects of lactoferrin on the healing process of fragility fracture have …
Lactoferrin suppresses decreased locomotor activities by improving dopamine and serotonin release in the amygdala of ovariectomized rats.
PMID: Curr Mol Pharmacol. 2020 Apr 29. Epub 2020 Apr 29. PMID: 32351191 Abstract Title: Lactoferrin suppresses decreased locomotor activities by improving dopamine and serotonin release in the amygdala of ovariectomized rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Decreases in female hormones not only affect bone metabolism and decrease bone mass, but also affect the central nervous system, causing …
Does vitamin D deficiency predispose to post stroke fatigue?
PMID: Ir Med J. 2020 Feb 13 ;113(2):23. Epub 2020 Feb 13. PMID: 32338839 Abstract Title: Does Vitamin D Deficiency Predispose to Post Stroke Fatigue? Abstract: Aim This study is aimed at assessing the prevalence and associates of vitamin D deficiency amongst stroke survivors with fatigue and the impact of vitamin D supplementation on fatigue …
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Serum vitamin D content is associated with semen parameters and serum testosterone levels in men.
PMID: Asian J Androl. 2020 Apr 28. Epub 2020 Apr 28. PMID: 32341213 Abstract Title: Serum vitamin D content is associated with semen parameters and serum testosterone levels in men. Abstract: The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of serum vitamin D levels on semen quality and testosterone levels. This is a cross-sectional study …
The effects of vitamin D supplementation on lipid and inflammatory profile of healthy adolescent boys.
PMID: Nutrients. 2020 Apr 25 ;12(5). Epub 2020 Apr 25. PMID: 32344842 Abstract Title: The Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation on Lipid and Inflammatory Profile of Healthy Adolescent Boys: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Deficiency of vitamin D, an anti-inflammatory micronutrient with some favorable effects on lipid profiles, has been found to be highly …