Phytic acid reduces activity in a specific cellular signaling pathway known as AKT/NF-κB in mammary cells, which is associated with decreased inflammation.
Mechanism
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Phytic acid stops a cellular alarm system that causes swelling in breast tissue. When this alarm is turned off, the cells stop releasing harmful chemicals and their connections become tighter, keeping milk clean and preventing leaks.
Most probable mechanism
Phytic acid enters mammary cells and blocks a key signaling chain that normally turns on inflammation. When this chain is blocked, a protein that triggers swelling and damage doesn't activate, so the cells stop producing inflammatory chemicals. This allows the tight seals between cells to stay strong, preventing harmful substances from leaking into milk.
Phytic acid enters mammary epithelial cells and interferes with the activation of AKT by preventing its phosphorylation
Inhibition of AKT phosphorylation prevents the downstream activation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB
Suppressed NF-κB activity reduces the transcription of pro-inflammatory genes, including those encoding IL-1β and iNOS
Reduced inflammatory signaling allows for the upregulation and stabilization of tight junction proteins such as claudins and occludin
Enhanced tight junction integrity maintains the physical barrier between blood and milk, preventing leakage of serum components
Evidence from Studies
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Phytic Acid Maintains the Integrity of the Blood-Milk Barrier by Regulating Inflammatory Response and Intestinal Flora Structure.
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