Applications for α-lactalbumin in human nutrition

DK Layman, B Lönnerdal, JD Fernstrom - Nutrition reviews, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Abstract α-Lactalbumin is a whey protein that constitutes approximately 22% of the proteins
in human milk and approximately 3.5% of those in bovine milk. Within the mammary gland, α …

The scientific evidence for the role of milk protein-derived bioactive peptides in humans: A Review

AB Nongonierma, RJ FitzGerald - Journal of functional foods, 2015 - Elsevier
Milk proteins are a good source of bioactive peptides (BAPs). BAPs can positively affect
various health biomarkers in vitro. The role of milk protein-derived BAPs in humans was …

α-Lactalbumin, amazing calcium-binding protein

EA Permyakov - Biomolecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
α-Lactalbumin (α-LA) is a small (Mr 14,200), acidic (pI 4–5), Ca2+-binding protein. α-LA is a
regulatory component of lactose synthase enzyme system functioning in the lactating …

Nutritional and therapeutic perspectives of camel milk and its protein hydrolysates: A review on versatile biofunctional properties

A Izadi, L Khedmat, SY Mojtahedi - Journal of Functional Foods, 2019 - Elsevier
This updated review summarizes the available literature on major bio-functionalities of Ca-M
and its protein hydrolysates such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiradical, antidiabetic …

[HTML][HTML] Membrane composition and dynamics: a target of bioactive virgin olive oil constituents

S Lopez, B Bermudez, S Montserrat-De La Paz… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2014 - Elsevier
The endogenous synthesis of lipids, which requires suitable dietary raw materials, is critical
for the formation of membrane bilayers. In eukaryotic cells, phospholipids are the …

Unlocking the potential of milk whey protein components in colorectal cancer prevention and therapy

J **ao, J Ma, MZ Khan, GM Alugongo… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Extensive research from large prospective cohort studies and meta-analytical investigations
over recent decades have consistently indicated that dairy foods have protective effects …

Bioactive properties of milk proteins in humans: A review

AB Nongonierma, RJ FitzGerald - Peptides, 2015 - Elsevier
Many studies have demonstrated that milk protein consumption has benefits in terms of
promoting human health. This review assesses the intervention studies which have …

Divergent anticancer activity of free and formulated camel milk α-lactalbumin

VN Uversky, EM El-Fakharany, MM Abu-Serie… - Cancer …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Alpha-lactalbumin (α-LA), a small milk calcium-binding globular protein, is
known to possess noticeable anticancer activity, which is determined by the ability of this …

The use of human, bovine, and camel milk albumins in anticancer complexes with oleic acid

EM El-Fakharany, MM Abu-Serie, EA Litus… - The Protein …, 2018 - Springer
Oleic acid (OA) is a monounsaturated fatty acid that upon binding to milk proteins, such as α-
lactalbumin and lactoferrin, forms potent complexes, which exert selective anti-tumor activity …

Therapeutic efficacy of α-lactalbumin coated oleic acid based liposomes against colorectal carcinoma in Caco-2 cells and DMH-treated albino rats

EM El-Fakharany, H El‑Gendi… - Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a malignant tumor recognized as a major cause of morbidity and
mortality throughout the world. Therefore, novel liposomes of oleic acid coated with camel α …