Antimicrobial properties of colostrum and milk

F Eker, E Akdaşçi, H Duman, YM Yalçıntaş… - Antibiotics, 2024 - mdpi.com
The growing number of antibiotic resistance genes is putting a strain on the ecosystem and
harming human health. In addition, consumers have developed a cautious attitude towards …

[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 …

Role of bovine colostrum against various diseases

YM Yalçıntaş, H Duman, JM Rocha, E Bartkiene… - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Colostrum refers to the initial milk that mammals generate following childbirth, and it
possesses rich nutritional value. Due to its bioactive components (such as lactoferrin …

Functional chocolate: exploring advances in production and health benefits

S Sarıtaş, H Duman, B Pekdemir… - … Journal of Food …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Chocolate has been a part of human consumption for millennia, serving as a confection,
medicine and aphrodisiac. Chocolate consumption is increasing worldwide, and …

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 …

Exploring the impact of colostrum supplementation on athletes: A comprehensive analysis of clinical trials and diverse properties

YM Yalçıntaş, B Baydemir, H Duman, F Eker… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Colostrum, an invaluable food produced by mammals during the postnatal period, contains
important bioactive components. It is a valuable therapeutic substance that can be used to …

[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 …

[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 …