Author Archives: Taylor Mercado

PMID:  Biomed Res Int. 2020 ;2020:3617514. Epub 2020 Mar 16. PMID: 32258115 Abstract Title:  Berberine Inhibits MDA-MB-231 Cells by Attenuating Their Inflammatory Responses. Abstract:  Breast cancer initiation is closely associated with cytokines that can change the inflammatory tumor microenvironment. Compounds extracted from plants have been explored for the possibility of cancer treatment in the recent …

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PMID:  J BUON. 2020 Jan-Feb;25(1):314-318. PMID: 32277648 Abstract Title:  Berberine inhibits human gastric cancer cell growth via deactivation of p38/JNK pathway, induction of mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis, caspase activation and NF-κB inhibition. Abstract:  PURPOSE: Gastric cancer accounts for considerable mortality across the globe. In this study the anticancer effects of a natural compound Berberine were investigated in …

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Studies reveal that ginger can be used to help alleviate rheumatoid arthritis’ persistent symptoms

PMID:  Curr Microbiol. 2019 Jan ;76(1):29-36. Epub 2018 Oct 9. PMID: 30302554 Abstract Title:  Adhesion-Related Immunomodulatory Activity of the Screened Lactobacillus plantarum from Sichuan Pickle. Abstract:  Lactic acid bacteria are the majority fermentation starter in the traditional fermented foods. In this research, a promising Lactobacillus plantarum was isolated from Sichuan pickle and its adhesion properties …

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PMID:  J Dairy Sci. 2019 Jan ;102(1):37-53. Epub 2018 Oct 19. PMID: 30343915 Abstract Title:  Yogurt starter cultures of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus ameliorate symptoms and modulate the immune response in a mouse model of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis. Abstract:  We investigated the yogurt starter cultures of Lactobacillus bulgaricus 151 and Streptococcus thermophilus MK-10 …

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PMID:  Microbiol Immunol. 2014 Oct ;58(10):559-69. PMID: 25130071 Abstract Title:  Isolation of Enterococcus faecium NM113, Enterococcus faecium NM213 and Lactobacillus casei NM512 as novel probiotics with immunomodulatory properties. Abstract:  Probiotics, defined as living bacteria that are beneficial for human health, mainly function through their immunomodulatory abilities. Hence, these microorganisms have proven successful for treating diseases …

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PMID:  Genome Announc. 2015 Feb 12 ;3(1). Epub 2015 Feb 12. PMID: 25676767 Abstract Title:  A17, the First Sequenced Strain of Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris with Potential Immunomodulatory Functions. Abstract:  Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris A17, isolated from Taiwan fermented cabbage, is the first sequenced strain of L. lactis subsp. cremoris with immunomodulatory activity and antiallergic …

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PMID:  J Dairy Sci. 2016 Mar ;99(3):2288-2296. Epub 2016 Jan 13. PMID: 26774727 Abstract Title:  Antibacterial activity and immunomodulatory effects on a bovine mammary epithelial cell line exerted by nisin A-producing Lactococcus lactis strains. Abstract:  Twenty-nine strains of mastitis pathogens were used to study the antibacterial activity of the cell-free supernatants (CFS) of 25 strains …

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PMID:  Nutrients. 2020 Mar 14 ;12(3). Epub 2020 Mar 14. PMID: 32183266 Abstract Title:  Effect of the11/19-B1 Strain on Atopic Dermatitis in a Clinical Test and Mouse Model. Abstract:  Some lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are known to improve atopic dermatitis (AD) through the regulation and stimulation of the host immune system. In this study, we …

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PMID:  J Dairy Sci. 2019 Aug ;102(8):6802-6819. Epub 2019 Jun 13. PMID: 31202650 Abstract Title:  Effect of fermented milk from Lactococcus lactis ssp. cremoris strain JFR1 on Salmonella invasion of intestinal epithelial cells. Abstract:  The process of fermentation contributes to the organoleptic properties, preservation, and nutritional benefits of food. Fermented food may interfere with pathogen …

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