SynthesisImmunity, inflammation and disease2023
The immunomodulatory effects of lactoferrin and its derived peptides on NF-κB signaling pathway: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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25 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
- A narrative review of nutritional components, health effects, and disease prevention mechanisms of dairy products.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- The immunomodulatory effects of lactoferrin and its derived peptides on NF-κB signaling pathway: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Immunity, inflammation and disease · 2023Pooled it
- Research Progress on Bioactive Peptides From Diverse Sources: Preparation, Structure-Activity Relationship, and Applications.Journal of food science · 2026Review
- Effects of lactoferrin and progesterone on the endometriotic lesion in a female rat model.Asian biomedicine : research, reviews and news · 2026Article
- The Protective and Regenerative Potential of Lactoferrin in Hair and Skin Health.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Human and Marine Host Defense Peptides for Healthy Skin.Marine drugs · 2026Review
- Lactoferrin as a Non-Hormonal Therapeutic Candidate for Endometriosis: Mechanisms and Future Directions.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2026Review
- From Cheese Whey to Functional Ingredients: Upcycling Whey Proteins for Cardiovascular and Immunomodulatory Health-Evidence Mapping and Perspectives from Portugal.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Nutritional Modulation of the Gut-Kidney Axis.Nutrients · 2026Review
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- Integrated Bioinformatics Methods Were Employed to Investigate Potential Molecular Links Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sarcoidosis.Mediators of inflammation · 2026Article
- Uptake and nuclear translocation of lactoferrin by porcine monocytes: impact of iron binding, protease activity, and monocyte activation.Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2025Article
- Koumiss (Fermented Mare's Milk) as a Functional Food: Bioactive Proteins, Peptides, and Future Perspectives.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Non-Bovine Milk as Functional Foods with Focus on Their Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Bioactivities.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Exploring intracellular anti-mycobacterium activity of lactoferricin-loaded niosomes: proteomics insights into Immunomodulation.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Recent Insights into the Potential and Challenges of Sericin as a Drug Delivery Platform for Multiple Biomedical Applications.Pharmaceutics · 2025Review
- Lactoferrin alleviates oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress induced by autoimmune thyroiditis by modulating the mTOR pathway in the thyroid.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2025Article
- Lactoferrin-A Regulator of Iron Homeostasis and Its Implications in Cancer.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Lactoferrin Stimulates Chondrogenesis and Promotes Healing of the Auricular Elastic Cartilage.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Branched tetrameric lactoferricin peptides modified with diaminopropionic acid exhibit potent antimicrobial and wound-healing activities.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundLactoferrin is a versatile protein with important modulatory functions in inflammation and immune response. This glycoprotein can bind and sequester iron and LPS, thereby intervening in certain signaling pathways and biological processes. In the present meta-analysis, we aimed to pool experimental data regarding the immunomodulatory effects of lactoferrin and its derived peptides on the NF-κB signaling pathway. MATERIALS: We searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases and obtained all related articles published before April 2022. Finally, 25 eligible studies were selected, and their reports were analyzed.
methodsWe used Review Manager Version 5.2 to compute the standardized mean difference (SMD) and its 95% confidence interval. In addition, the source of heterogeneity was explored using meta-regression and sensitivity analysis. The symmetry of the funnel plot and Egger's test were also used to evaluate publication bias utilizing Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Version 2.
resultsComparing the group of cells and animals exposed to lipopolysaccharide alone with the group that received pretreatment with lactoferrin and its derivatives, we observed significant reductions in TNF-α, IL-1 beta, and IL-6 levels by 8.73 pg/mL, 2.21 pg/mL, and 3.24 pg/mL, respectively, in the second group. Additionally, IKK-β, p-IκB, and NF-κB (p65) levels were significantly lower by 7.37-fold, 15.02-fold, and 3.88-fold, respectively, in various cells and tissues.
conclusionBased on the results of this meta-analysis, lactoferrin and its derived peptides can be considered potent prophylactic and therapeutic candidates against inflammation-associated diseases by targeting the NF-kB pathway.
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