Phytic acid, a compound found in plants, has been observed to reduce tissue damage and lower levels of specific inflammatory molecules in mouse mammary tissue and cells when exposed to a bacterial...
Mechanism
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When a bacterial toxin triggers inflammation in the breast, phytic acid stops the signal that turns on harmful genes, which reduces swelling and protects the barrier between cells. This keeps the tissue healthy and prevents further damage.
Most probable mechanism
When a bacterial toxin enters the breast tissue, it triggers a chain reaction that turns on inflammation genes and breaks down the protective seal between cells. A natural compound called phytic acid blocks this chain at an early step, preventing the activation of key signaling proteins that turn on inflammation genes. This stops the production of harmful chemicals that cause swelling and tissue damage, and helps the cells keep their protective seal intact, keeping the breast tissue healthy.
Phytic acid enters mammary epithelial cells and binds to or modulates components of the AKT signaling complex, reducing its activation
Reduced AKT activity prevents phosphorylation and activation of NF-κB, blocking its translocation into the nucleus
Suppressed NF-κB nuclear activity decreases transcription of pro-inflammatory genes, including those encoding IL-1β and iNOS
Lower levels of IL-1β and iNOS reduce local tissue damage and oxidative stress in the mammary epithelium
Reduced inflammatory signaling allows restoration and stabilization of tight junction proteins between epithelial cells
Intact tight junctions maintain the blood-milk barrier, preventing leakage of serum components and further immune activation
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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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