[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of nanoparticles: from classification to application and toxicity

F Eker, H Duman, E Akdaşçi, E Bolat, S Sarıtaş… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nanoparticles are structures that possess unique properties with high surface area-to-
volume ratio. Their small size, up to 100 nm, and potential for surface modifications have …

[HTML][HTML] The Impact of Fermentation on the Antioxidant Activity of Food Products

S Sarıtaş, ACM Portocarrero, JM Miranda López… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
From ancient times to the present day, fermentation has been utilized not only for food
preservation but also for enhancing the nutritional and functional properties of foods. This …

The potential of lactoferrin as antiviral and immune-modulating agent in viral infectious diseases

F Eker, H Duman, M Ertürk, S Karav - Frontiers in immunology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Emerging infectious diseases are caused by unpredictable viruses with the dangerous
potential to trigger global pandemics. These viruses typically initiate infection by utilizing the …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of freeze drying on bioactivity and physical properties of food products

N Coşkun, S Sarıtaş, Y Jaouhari, M Bordiga, S Karav - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Freeze drying (FD) is a technique used to preserve the bioactive content and flavor of
samples. Foods with a short shelf life due to nature have been preserved via FD in recent …

[HTML][HTML] The potential applications of natural colostrum in skin health

E Bolat, Z Karagöz, JLB Alves, JPRC Neto… - Cosmetics, 2024 - mdpi.com
Skin is a crucial organ for preserving the body's equilibrium. Like other parts of the body,
skin also ages due to extrinsic and intrinsic factors, leading to several signs such as …

Salivary biomarkers for Parkinson's disease: a systematic review with meta-analysis

K Nijakowski, W Owecki, J Jankowski, A Surdacka - Cells, 2024 - mdpi.com
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease which manifests with
motor features, such as bradykinesia, resting tremor, rigidity, and postural instability. Using …

[HTML][HTML] Lactoferrin: A Promising Therapeutic Molecule against Human Papillomavirus

M Kaplan, M Baktıroğlu, AE Kalkan, AA Canbolat… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Lactoferrin is a multifunctional glycoprotein naturally found in mammalian secretions,
predominantly in colostrum and milk. As a key component of dairy foods, lactoferrin …

[HTML][HTML] Functional Yogurt: Types and Health Benefits

S Sarıtaş, AC Mondragon Portocarrero, JM Miranda… - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
In the past decade, the increasing interest in healthy consumption has encouraged the
development of functional products in the yogurt sector. Dairy products are extensively used …

Lactoferrin/lactoferrin receptor: Neurodegenerative or neuroprotective in Parkinson's disease?

ZM Qian, W Li, Q Guo - Ageing Research Reviews, 2024 - Elsevier
Lactoferrin (Lf) is a multifunctional protein in the transferrin family. It is involved in many
physiological functions, including the regulation of iron absorption and immune response. It …

[HTML][HTML] Human Milk Oligosaccharides: Decoding Their Structural Variability, Health Benefits, and the Evolution of Infant Nutrition

H Duman, M Bechelany, S Karav - Nutrients, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), the third most abundant solid component in human
milk, vary significantly among women due to factors such as secretor status, race …