Lectins are proteins that recognize and bind specific carbohydrates found on the surfaces of cells. They play a role in interactions and communication between cells typically for recognition. Carbohydrates on the surface of one cell bind to the binding sites of lectins on the surface of another cell. Structural Biochemistry/Carbohydrates/Lectins – Wikibooks, open … https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Structural_Biochemistry/Carbohydrates/Lectins Lectins – anContinue reading “Lectins in lentils and other plants”
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Leptin and other pro inflammatory biomakers for chronic fatigue syndrome
Researchers identify biomarkers associated with chronic fatigue syndrome severity Stanford investigators used high-throughput analysis to link inflammation to chronic fatigue syndrome, a difficult-to-diagnose disease with no known cure. Jose Montoya and his colleagues have found evidence inflammation may be the culprit behind chronic fatigue syndrome, a disease with no known cure. Steve Fisch Researchers atContinue reading “Leptin and other pro inflammatory biomakers for chronic fatigue syndrome”
Fish-rich Diets May Help Balance Leptin, a hunger hormone
Leptin is small protein that’s gotten a lot of press in the past few years. Because it’s able to act like a hormone, and is connected with fat metabolism, leptin has become a molecule of interest to many researchers – including drug companies – who see leptin as a possible tool in weight management. ResultsContinue reading “Fish-rich Diets May Help Balance Leptin, a hunger hormone”
Prevent rheumatoid arthritis with healthy immune system and good oral hygiene
Prevent rheumatoid arthritis with healthy immune system and good oral hygiene • Smoking cessation • Early diagnosis • Fish oil (n3 fat – mainly EPA and DHA together 6 to 8 g/day) • Strengthen immune system for those genetically susceptible host with triggers like smoking, many infective agents esp P gingivalis can cause oralContinue reading “Prevent rheumatoid arthritis with healthy immune system and good oral hygiene”
Starvation, diet-induced obesity (unhealthy snacks) elevated triglycerides, decreased transport of leptin to brain lead to obesity
Obesity is associated with leptin resistance as evidenced by hyperleptinemia. Resistance arises from impaired leptin transport across the blood-brain barrier (BBB), defects in leptin receptor signaling, and blockades in downstream neuronal circuitries. The mediator of this resistance is unknown. Here, we show that milk, for which fats are 98% triglycerides, immediately inhibited leptin transport asContinue reading “Starvation, diet-induced obesity (unhealthy snacks) elevated triglycerides, decreased transport of leptin to brain lead to obesity”